India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer Returns, No Mohammed Shami! India's Playing XI Against Pakistan

02.09.2023 - 10:05 sports.ndtv.com

Shreyas Iyer made a comeback into the Indian cricket team and three fast bowlers were included in the Rohit Sharma-led team's playing XI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Saturday.

The Indian cricket team went with Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj as their pace options as Mohammed Shami missed out.

In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja were selected. Questions still remain over whether Ishan Kishan or Shreyas Iyer will bat at No.

4 or the team management will look at Virat Kohli. (India vs Pakistan, Live Updates) "We are going to bat first. There is a bit of weather around, but can't think much about it.

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