In the realm of cricket, the Asia Cup holds an esteemed status as a tournament of great importance. Throughout its history, the event has embodied a fierce contest for supremacy among Asian teams. Due to its significance, the process of selecting the team becomes exceptionally important.
Looking at the context of 2023, India’s roster can be described as nothing less than a dream lineup. The combination of seasoned players and emerging talent, the equilibrium between spin and pace, and the versatility of all-rounders collectively form a formidable squad. As India prepares to secure the championship trophy, let’s analyze the potential players who will proudly represent the nation.
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India’s Strongest Squad for Asia Cup 2023 Without KL Rahul & Shreyas Iyer
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Virat Kohli
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain)
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are struggling with injuries and it won’t be wise to thrust them into the Indian playing 11 after a long absence. In particular, Rahul who keeps the wickets may not get a chance in Asia Cup 2023. Therefore, the middle order will rely on Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja.