BCCI introduced India’s squad for 50-over Asia Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian contingent whereas Hardik Pandya will likely be his deputy.
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer returned to the squad alongside Tilak Varma. Prasidh Krishna additionally returned after an harm lay-off.
India faces Pakistan and Nepal within the group phases.
Ishan Kishan was chosen because the second wicketkeeper whereas Sanju Samson will journey as a reserve participant. Kuldeep Yadav changed Yuzvendra Chahal.
Chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, said that Rahul continues to be “carrying a niggle” and therefore, Samson will journey to Sri Lanka as a reserve participant.
INDIA SQUAD:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling back-up).
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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