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Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Toil Hard In Batting Practice Ahead of Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 is just around the corner and the Indian cricket team is toiling hard in the practice camp in Alur, Karnataka. In the past few days, batters were divided into pairs as part of a match simulation. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were followed by the pair of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was batting this time with Ravindra Jadeja as both the players faced spin bowling. It was most probably a part of match situation simulations and both players were looking to play sensible shots.

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

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.

Ravi Shastri Drops The "B*******" Word While Debating India's Asia Cup 2023 Spin Combination With Ex-BCCI Selector

There is much intrigue regarding Indian cricket team's Asia Cup 2023 squad. While several other teams have announced the squad, the BCCI is playing the waiting game, especially with the fitness of few top stars who are making a comeback from injury being the concern. Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer fall in that list. With India playing its Asia Cup match in Sri Lanka, the BCCI selectors might be tempted to go with an extra spinner. This was the topic of discussion recently between former BCCI chief selectors Sandeep Patil (2012-16) and MSK Prasad (2016-2020) along with former India coach Ravi Shastri.

"Foolish Of Me To...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Frequent Drops From Away Tests

One of India's biggest match-winners, Ravichandran Ashwin, has been at the center of a cucious playing XI selection case when it comes to away Test matches. Despite being a capable batter, other than being a world-class bowler, Ashwin finds himself second in the pecking order, behind Ravindra Jadeja, whenever it comes to Test matches in SENA countries. It was the same case in the World Test Championship final against Australia. While Ashwin had prepared himself to play the title decider in England, it was Jadeja who was preferred for the sole spinner's spot. When asked about his frequent absenteeism in such games, Ashwin said that he is not keen to find out an answer as the selection isn't something that is in his hands.

"If Tilak Varma Is Hot...": Ex Indian Cricket Team Coach Ravi Shastri's Suggestion On Side's Middle-order Troubles

When Ravi Shastri was the coach of the Indian cricket team, the side came close but could not win any ICC title. The side, however, made tremendous progress in Test format winning series in Australia. Fitness and giving important to a great pace attack were two of the main focusses when Shastri and former captain Virat Kohli was at the helm of the Indian cricket team. As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team gears up for the Asia Cup and World Cup, one spot which is bothering the team combination is the middle-former, which is far from settled.

On Indian Cricket Team Star Ravindra Jadeja's "Brew-Tiful" Day Post In London, Fans Point At Gandi T-shirt

Team India is all set to take on Ireland in the three-match T20I series, which will kick start from August 18. The visitors will be led by star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who will be making a comeback after a hiatus of almost a year. As BCCI has named a relatively young squad for the series, the senior players are currently off duty. Where some players are preparing for the upcoming Asia Cup, senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is having some fun time and enjoying a lovely vacation in London.

"...You Didn't Ask About Him": Rohit Sharma Stumps Reporter On Virat Kohli Question

India's two superstar batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, haven't played a single T20 international for the national team this year. With Hardik Pandya leading the Indian troops in the shortest format, both Kohli and Rohit have been sitting out of the shortest format matches. The situation is the same for some other veterans like Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, etc. In an interview, Rohit was asked about his and Virat's absence from T20Is, and the India captain gave an answer that left the reporter stumped.

Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya! This Star Cricketer Gave Maximum Dope Tests In 2023

While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the most popular Indian cricketers, it has now come to light that when it came to dope tests this year, another star cricketer was the most tested one in the sport. India captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli were not tested during the first five months of 2023. Hardik Pandya, who has been leading the India T20 International side for some time, underwent one test - 'Out Of Competition' (OOC) urine sample in April.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Toil Hard In Batting Practice Ahead of Asia Cup 2023

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

Ravi Shastri Drops The "B*******" Word While Debating India's Asia Cup 2023 Spin Combination With Ex-BCCI Selector

"Foolish Of Me To...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Frequent Drops From Away Tests

"If Tilak Varma Is Hot...": Ex Indian Cricket Team Coach Ravi Shastri's Suggestion On Side's Middle-order Troubles

On Indian Cricket Team Star Ravindra Jadeja's "Brew-Tiful" Day Post In London, Fans Point At Gandi T-shirt

"...You Didn't Ask About Him": Rohit Sharma Stumps Reporter On Virat Kohli Question

Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya! This Star Cricketer Gave Maximum Dope Tests In 2023