Team India’s probable XI for Asia Cup 2023

The Indian selection committee has announced the 17-member squad for Team India for the Asia Cup 2023, on August 21, Monday. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have made their return to the national colours, after recovering from their thigh and back injuries, respectively.Rohit Sharma is going to captain the Indian team at the continental cricket tournament, which will be played in the ODI format this year in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Coincidentally, during the Asia Cup 2018, the last time this cricketing spectacle was held in the 50 overs format, he had led Team India to victory in the final in UAE, after the full-time captain Virat Kohli was given a rest.Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently captaining India on the T20I tour of Ireland, following his return to international cricket after an 11 month injury layoff, has also got a place in the Asia Cup 2023 squad. His bowling compatriot Prasidh Krishna is picked among the 17-members headed for Sri Lanka, while Sanju Samson is the only travelling reserve for Team India in the tournament.With that, SportsTiger looks at the probable XI of India at the Asia Cup 2023, before they take on Pakistan in their campaign opener on September 2, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. 1. Rohit Sharma (c) Rohit Sharma is going to captain Team India at the Asia Cup 2023, with an eye on winning the trophy for the second time in the ODI format as the leader. As the opener of the national team, he is expected to provide a steady yet quick start in the powerplay, before making big scores consistently as the tournament goes on. #PAGE_BREAK# 2. Shubman Gill Shubman Gill has been one of the most prolific batters for Team India in the ODI format in the past year. He has notched up four centuries in the 50 overs cricket recently, which could allow him to express himself to the best of his abilities at the Asia Cup 2023. #PAGE_BREAK# 3. Virat Kohli As the best batter of India in the last decade or so, Virat Kohli has the responsibility to keep the batting lineup together for the national team, irrespective of the format. The recent run of great form in the ODI format, coupled with three centuries in the last one year, will provide confidence to the 34-year-old to deliver one big performance after another in the Asia Cup 2023, no matter the opponent. #PAGE_BREAK# 4. Shreyas Iyer In the ODI format, India were searching for a consistent performer at the number four slot, which was fulfilled by Shreyas Iyer with an average and strike-rate close to 50 and 100 respectively, after the ODI World Cup 2019. The 28-year-old cricketer was a massive doubt in regards to making the Asia Cup 2023 squad, but he has successfully recovered from his back injury for the selectors to pick him. #PAGE_BREAK# 5. KL Rahul / Ishan Kishan (Wk) KL Rahul, who was also recovering from his thigh injury to get a place in the Asia Cup 2023 squad, did make the cut, but, the Indian selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that he picked up another niggle, which led to Sanju Samson travelling as a reserve. Hence, the 31-year-old isn’t confirmed to start the first match of the continental cricket tournament for India, which could lead him to making way for Ishan Kishan in the playing XI. #PAGE_BREAK# 6. Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya has been rewarded with the vice-captain role for India in the Asia Cup 2023, due to reasonable results achieved as the stand-in captain in the T20I format. He has been one of the best fast bowling all-rounders in the country for a long time, who can play a variety of roles with the bat and ball successfully. #PAGE_BREAK# 7. Ravindra Jadeja Ravindra Jadeja took part in the ODI series against the West Indies in the Caribbean recently, since then, he has been on a rest. As the spin bowling all-rounder, the 34-year-old has been a consistent wicket-taker for India in the 50 overs cricket, coupled with his power hitting display in the death overs. #PAGE_BREAK# 8. Kuldeep Yadav The only wrist spinner for India for the Asia Cup 2023, Kuldeep Yadav, has been a revelation since his return to the national team. He has been bamboozling the batters left, right, and centre, taking wickets in a heap, which could bode well for Team India in the continental cricket tournament next month. #PAGE_BREAK# 9. Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shami was given an extended rest from Team India duty, after he failed to help the country win the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia in June at The Oval in London. After a lengthy break, while not playing on the tour to West Indies and Ireland, the 32-year-old will be ready to fire on all cylinders when India reach Sri Lanka to take part in the Asia Cup 2023. #PAGE_BREAK# 10. Mohammed Siraj Mohammed Siraj hasn’t played for India since he last turned up to take part in the second Test match against the West Indies in Trinidad. The inclusion of the young fast bowler in the national team was a foregone conclusion, but the much-deserved away time from cricket could allow him to deliver his best performances consistently in the Asia Cup 2023. #PAGE_BREAK# 11. Jasprit Bumrah One of the best fast bowlers in the world, Jasprit Bumrah made his triumphant return to Team India during the ongoing T20I tour to Ireland as the stand-in captain. The great rhythm and consistency from the first over on his comeback from the 29-year-old is a welcome sign for the country in their quest to win the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka next month.

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Team India’s probable XI for Asia Cup 2023