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With the Asia Cup 2023 just around the corner, cricket fans are buzzing with excitement as India prepares to unveil their 17-man squad for the tournament. Scheduled to take place across Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17, the Asia Cup promises intense cricketing battles and thrilling encounters among the participating nations.
India finds itself in Group A, alongside Nepal and Pakistan, as the teams brace themselves for rigorous competition. Group B features Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, adding to the anticipation and suspense surrounding the tournament’s outcomes.
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Here is India’s predicted squad for the upcoming Asia Cup:
As the cricketing world gears up for the Asia Cup 2023, India’s probable squad echoes a balance of experienced stalwarts and young talents. The openers’ unit, led by captain Rohit Sharma, stands ready to set the tone at the top of the order, complemented by the likes of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan.
The middle order, anchored by the consistent Virat Kohli, includes the versatility of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Sanju Samson. The all-round prowess of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja bolsters the squad’s dynamism.
In the spin department, the trio of Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel brings variety and control to the squad’s bowling arsenal. The pacers, including Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Mukesh Kumar, complete the squad’s depth in the bowling department.
With the tournament on the horizon, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting India’s final squad announcement, anticipating intense battles and memorable performances in the Asia Cup 2023.
As per the reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the 17-man squad by this weekend. After the ODI squad is named, the Team India players are set to undergo a week-long conditioning camp in Bengaluru from August 23 to 29 before leaving for Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue will begin their Asia Cup 2023 campaign against Babar Azam’s Pakistan on September 2 in Pallekele.
