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Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav

The Indian cricket team attained its first target at the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday - that is to qualify for the Super 4 stage. After its first game against Pakistan got washed out due to rain, India needed a solid win against Nepal to boost their confidence. Though they won by 10 wickets, India have a lot of points 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.

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Cold Stare At Hardik Pandya, Others During Nepal Game Can't Be Missed. Watch

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: Seen Virat Kohli Ace With Bat? Now See Him Excel In Dance On Nepali Song. Video

Virat Kohli, apart from being a great cricketer, is an entertainer to the core. His screen presence during commercials show his capabilities in that sphere. He is also known to be a great dancer. Often he has been seen dancing with his teammates off the field. During the IPL 2023, Kohli could be seen dancing to the tunes of 'Pathaan'. On Monday, he showed his prowess in dancing to Nepalis songs too.

KL Rahul Replacing Ishan Kishan Not Fair. Sunil Gavaskar Wants This Player Dropped Instead

The fit-again KL Rahul is expected to be available for selection as India enter the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023. With Rahul expected to play an integral role in the Indian team at the ODI World Cup, it's important for the team management to give him an opportunity to bat. But, which player would he replace in the team? Considering the form Ishan Kishan is in, especially after a stunning knock against Pakistan, it would be unfair for Rahul to replace him in the squad, feels legendary Indian better Sunil Gavaskar.

India surge into Asia Cup Super Fours with 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten as India hammered cricketing minnows Nepal by 10 wickets in a rain-hit match to enter the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Monday.

Watch: Amused Hardik Pandya Hugs Umpire As Rain Plays Hide And Seek During Asia Cup Match

Rain continued to affect the Asia Cup on Monday as it interrupted the match between India and Nepal on numerous occasions. There was prediction of rain right from the start, and it did rain. After Nepal were sent to bat first, there were several rain interruptions. On a couple of occasions, there was comic situations. Just when it looked like the game was about to be stopped, the groundsmen stopped midway as the match officials deemed the match to continue as rain subsided. The situation amused Hardik Pandya, who could be seen having a hearty laugh.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Dumbstruck After India's Poor Fielding Efforts Against Nepal In Asia Cup 2023

It was a horrible day for the Indian cricket team on the field as three catches were dropped within the first 5 overs against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday. In the very first over of the innings, Shreyas Iyer dropped a straight forward chance as Kushal Bhurtel edged a delivery from Mohammed Shami towards the slips. Just one ball later, it was Virat Kohli at cover point who was guilty of dropping an absolute sitter off Mohammed Siraj. Couple of overs later, Bhurtel once again edged a delivery from Shami and it looked like Ishan Kishan will have no difficulties in completing the catch. However, it went horribly wrong as the ball went right through his gloves leaving skipper Rohit Sharma in complete disbelief. Then Shardul Thakur missed an easy opportunity to stop a boundary the latter overs.

India's 2023 World Cup Squad: "Except Maybe One Or Two...": Rohit Sharma's Big Statement Ahead Of Major Announcement

The Indian cricket team's Cricket World Cup squad is going to be announced on Tuesday. While the team is currently in action in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup, all eyes will be on this major announcement. The Indian cricket team hasn't won any ICC trophy since 2013 and the ODI World Cup 2023 at home is their biggest chance to end that drought. Ahead of the World Cup squad, India played against Nepal. Although they won comfortably, Rohit Sharma said that they needed to improve the fielding.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Cold Stare At Hardik Pandya, Others During Nepal Game Can't Be Missed. Watch

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: Seen Virat Kohli Ace With Bat? Now See Him Excel In Dance On Nepali Song. Video

KL Rahul Replacing Ishan Kishan Not Fair. Sunil Gavaskar Wants This Player Dropped Instead

India surge into Asia Cup Super Fours with 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal

Watch: Amused Hardik Pandya Hugs Umpire As Rain Plays Hide And Seek During Asia Cup Match

Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Dumbstruck After India's Poor Fielding Efforts Against Nepal In Asia Cup 2023

India's 2023 World Cup Squad: "Except Maybe One Or Two...": Rohit Sharma's Big Statement Ahead Of Major Announcement