India's Asia Cup 2023 Full Squad: All Players' ODI Performance Since 2022 Decoded

21.08.2023 - 09:35 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team's Asia Cup 2023 squad was announced by captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar in a press conference on Tuesday.

KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer ans Jasprit Bumrah have made a comeback to the squad. However, since Rahul has a niggle, Sanju Samson has been names the back-up player.

The Asia Cup, which begins on August 30. India's first match is against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup squad holds extra importance as it will more or less give an idea about what the squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 will look like. India's Full squad - Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna A look at India's Asia Cup squad members' performance since 2022 Rohit Sharma (captain) - India's regular captain and prolific opener, Sharma has scored 632 runs in 17 ODIs since the start of 2022 at an average of 45.14. Shubman Gill - The last one year has seen him reach great heights.

Since January 2022, he scored 1388 runs in 24 ODIS at an astounding average 69.40. Virat Kohli- He is probably the most automatic choice.

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The Indian cricket team, despite its Super 4 entry in the Asia Cup with a win over Nepal on Monday, had a lot to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri Critical Of Rohit Sharma And Co.'s 'Flat Body Language' vs Nepal

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team entered the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023 by defeating Nepal in a rain-hit Group A match on Monday. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill stayed unbeaten till the end as India registered a 10-wicket (DLS) win chasing a 231-run target. However, not all was smooth for the Indian cricket team. After Rohit Sharma chose to bowl first, Indian fielders were lax on the field. They dropped three chances before getting the house in order. Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri did not like India's 'body language' at the start of the match.

Asia Cup 2023 - "If You Speak About Kashmir...": Gautam Gambhir Amid Row Over Viral Video

Gautam Gambhir, former Indian cricket team star, has reacted strongly to a video which has gone viral on social media. Social media users claimed that the 2011 World Cup hero gave an angry gesture when 'Kohli' Kohli' chants were directed at him. The video went viral while the India-Nepal Asia Cup 2023 match was taking place in Pallekele on Monday. However, Gambhir has refuted the allegations strongly. He indicated that his strong reaction was due to some people saying unsavoury things about India.

Asia Cup 2023 - Jasprit Bumrah Flies Back To Mumbai Due To Personal Reasons: Report

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has left for Mumbai amid the ongoing Asia Cup due to personal reasons, as per sources. The sources also said that the bowler is expected to be back in time for the Super Stage of the tournament, starting from September 6 onwards. Pace veteran Mohammed Shami, who did not play in the first clash against Pakistan at Kandy, could replace him during the match against Nepal. Bumrah had just made his international cricket return after over 10 months from injury during India's T20I series against Ireland as a captain. Not only he led a young Indian team to a series win, but also displayed amazing fitness and rhythm, taking four wickets in two matches, with the best figures of 2/15.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Bamboozled By Shaheen Afridi During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Clash

Shaheen Afridi produced a brilliant delivery to dismiss Rohit Sharma during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. On the final ball of the fifth over, Shaheen came up with an in-swinging delivery that was able to pierce through Rohit's defense. The Pakistan fast bowler bowled two out-swingers before bringing the ball inside leaving the Indian cricket team skipper completely beaten. It was a big wicket for Pakistan as Rohit was dismissed for 11 off 22 deliveries just few balls after high-profile match resumed after a slight rain delay.

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: "Not In Our Hands..." - Babar Azam Left Disappointed With Toss Outcome Against India

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat during the Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Rohit's Pakistan counterpart - Babar Azam - was left disappointed at the outcome as he would have opted to bat as well but made it clear that they will do their best to make the most of the situation. Pakistan made no changes to their playing XI which comprehensively defeated Nepal in the first match of the competition. (India vs Pakistan, Live Updates)