• Fans reacted to Sanju Samson's exclusion and Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's 17-man ODI squad for the Asia Cup 2023.

  • Asia Cup 2023 will take place in Sri Lanka and Pakistan from August 30 to September 17.

Asia Cup 2023: Netizens react to Sanju Samson’s exclusion and Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma’s inclusion in India’s 17-man ODI squad
Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma (Photo Source: Twitter)

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On Monday, Delhi witnessed a momentous occasion as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. In the presence of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and chairman of the selection committee. Ajit Agarkar, the roster was revealed, eliciting a mix of anticipation and intrigue.

The freshly announced squad exhibited a well-rounded composition, featuring a blend of seasoned players and promising talents. Amid the names, a few surprises and notable inclusions caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts.

A point of contention arose as Sanju Samson, despite his impressive ODI average of 55.71, found himself yet again overlooked by the selectors. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman’s absence from the primary squad was a subject of discussion among fans and analysts alike.

In an interesting twist, Tilak Varma, who recently made his T20I debut during the West Indies tour, was granted a spot in the ODI squad. This elevation from T20Is to ODIs highlights Varma’s burgeoning potential and adaptability across formats.

Ajit Agarkar revealed the reason behind Tilak Varma’s selection

The left-hander’s inclusion was commended by Agarkar, who remarked on the promise demonstrated by Varma’s performances and temperament during the West Indies tour.

Agarkar elaborated on the decision, stating, “In West Indies, we saw some real promise in terms of not just performances but the temperament. And it gives us an opportunity to take him with the team, give him some more exposure; a left-hander again, looks very promising. So fortunately we can take 17 here, it’ll be 15 at the World Cup. So when the time comes we’ll take that decision, but at the moment it at least gives the coach and captain an opportunity to have him with the squad.”

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Another focal point of discussion centred around Suryakumar Yadav‘s selection as a specialist batter in the team. Yadav, known for his remarkable T20 performances, has faced challenges in translating his success to the 50-overs format. His inclusion, though, signifies the selectors’ faith in his abilities and the opportunity to showcase his prowess on the international stage.

Here’s how fans reacted to Team India’s selection for the Asia Cup 2023:

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