Indian team announced for Asia Cup, Hardik Pandya retained as vice-captain, Rahul-Iyer return

Asia Cup Squad Announced: India’s 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023 has been announced under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Injured KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have returned to the team announced in the BCCI meeting held on Monday. Also, for the first time, Tilak Verma has been selected for Team India’s ODI team. Jasprit Bumrah was made captain on the tour of Ireland and has also returned to the ODI team after a long time.

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Asia Cup Squad Announced: Suryakumar Yadav included in the team

Suryakumar Yadav has been included in this team despite not performing well in the 50-over format. At the same time, T20 team captain Hardik Pandya has been retained as vice-captain in ODIs.

Indian team for Asia Cup 2023 was selected in the presence of captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid

The Indian team for the Asia Cup 2023 was selected in the presence of captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid in the selection committee meeting held in Delhi on Monday. The Indian team was announced after a meeting of the selection committee headed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Agarkar announced the name of the team for the Asia Cup while holding a press conference with Indian captain Rohit Sharma.

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer return to the team after a long time

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have been in rehab for a long time at NCA. They have been selected for the middle order. There has been a delay in declaring the Indian team because of doubts over the fitness of Rahul and Iyer.

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Indian team’s pace attack will be handled by Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami

Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami will spearhead the Indian team’s pace attack in the Asia Cup, starting in the hybrid model from August 30. Apart from this, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will remain as an additional fast bowler. At the same time, senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was not included in the team. While Akshar Patel has been brought into the team.

Asia Cup Squad Announced: Shardul Thakur at number eight

Apart from this, Shardul Thakur has been given a place keeping in mind the role of number eight. Talking about the spin attack, Kuldeep Yadav, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Akshar Patel will also get back up in Sri Lanka.

Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid were also involved in the morning-to-afternoon meeting in Delhi. The captain and coach gave their input to the selection committee panel. Taking their advice into consideration, the panel took its final decision, after which the team was announced.

India will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup against Pakistan on September 2 at Pallekele and will take on Nepal on September 4.

India’s 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj Famous Krishna, Sanju Samson (back up)