The commencement of the Asia Cup showdown is scheduled for August 30. The tournament will witness a competitive clash among six teams. India, Pakistan, and Nepal comprise Group A, while Group B is composed of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Asia Cup 2023 will unfold through two hosting stages, with Pakistan hosting the first four matches and Sri Lanka taking over for the next nine, including the final.
Having clinched the title seven times, India stands as the most successful team in Asia Cup history. However, their previous edition’s performance saw them fail to reach the final. Elimination from the tournament followed two defeats in the super four stage. This time, Team India seeks a triumphant resurgence and aims to clinch the trophy.
Despite a strong showing in the IPL, Rinku Singh is not even considered for the squad due to the balanced ODI team. On the other hand, Tilak Varma has been consistently outstanding in the ongoing T20 series against the West Indies, but has been overlooked by the team management. KL Rahul is another problem that Team India is dealing with.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj hold strong potential as pacers for Asia Cup 2023. Bumrah’s return to the field is anticipated in the upcoming IND vs IRE series, followed by his participation in Asia Cup 2023. Mohammed Siraj’s stellar ODI performance in 2023, along with Mohammed Shami’s seasoned pace, contributes to a well-rounded pace attack.
To mount a successful campaign for the Asia Cup 2023 title, India must assemble a robust squad capable of navigating the challenges posed by other teams. Given that this edition follows an ODI format, India emerges as a formidable contender. As the Asia Cup 2023 approaches, Team India aspires to assemble an adept and balanced squad to vie for glory on the international stage.
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India Squad for Asia Cup 2023
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wicketkeeper)
- Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
- Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammed Siraj