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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the highly anticipated 17-man India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to kick off on August 30. The inclusion of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer has caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts as they make a much-awaited return to the national squad.
The prestigious Asia Cup tournament will see India competing in Group A, alongside arch-rivals Pakistan and Nepal, adding an extra layer of excitement to the proceedings.
India squad for Asia Cup 2023:
The selected squad features some of India’s cricketing stalwarts, with Rohit Sharma retaining his captaincy role at the helm. The formidable batting lineup is bolstered by the presence of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav. The wicket-keeping responsibilities will be shared between Ishan Kishan and the returning KL Rahul.
Shreyas Iyer, who has been eagerly awaited by fans, makes a comeback to the squad after recovering from an injury. The dynamic batsman’s return adds depth and versatility to the team’s middle order. Rahul’s presence further strengthens the team’s batting prowess and options behind the stumps.
The all-round capabilities of Hardik Pandya are set to be on display, complemented by the skills of Shardul Thakur and the seasoned campaigner Ravindra Jadeja.
Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav provides a spin bowling option, while the pace battery boasts the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. Prasidh Krishna‘s selection completes the pace attack.
Sanju Samson has also been included in the squad as a backup keeper, emphasizing the team’s readiness for all scenarios.
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High Stakes in Asia Cup 2023:
With India placed in Group A, cricket aficionados can anticipate high-octane clashes against traditional rivals Pakistan and the emerging talent from Nepal. As the cricketing world turns its attention to this marquee tournament, the Asia Cup promises to showcase intense battles and thrilling encounters between the best teams from the region.
India squad for the 2023 Asia Cup:
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Traveling stand-by: Sanju Samson
