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India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul - Big Names In Fray

Indian cricket team's Asia Cup 2023 squad is most likely to be announced on Monday. Several reports have claimed that the BCCI selectors will meet Team India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid to decide on the final squad for 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.

Sourav Ganguly Backs This Youngster To Be India's No.4 In Absence Of Shreyas Iyer

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said promising left-hander Tilak Varma should be India's choice for No 4 batsman at the ICC World Cup 2023 if a front-line player like Shreyas Iyer is not available. Shreyas has been recuperating at the NCA after a surgery on his injured back. But Ganguly said India has several options for the crucial No 4 slot. "Who said we don't have a No. 4? We have so many (batsmen) who can bat at that spot. I think differently; my mindset is different. This is a fantastic side," Ganguly said on the sidelines of a Denver event where he was announced as the 'Brand Face.' "I see Tilak Varma as an option, being a left-hander," Ganguly said, highlighting Varma's adaptability and fearless approach to the game.

Rohit Sharma To Attend BCCI's Meeting In Delhi To Select Asia Cup Squad: Report

The men's senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), led by Ajit Agarkar, will meet in New Delhi on Monday to discuss the Asia Cup squad. Indian captain Rohit Sharma will also attend the meeting. India's team has yet to announce their squad for Asia Cup and World Cup amid concerns over the injury of their key players, while nations like Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh have already named their Asia Cup squads. England and Australia have also announced the provisional squad for the World Cup 2023.

Not KL Rahul Or Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Shastri Picks Surprise No. 4 Batter For India At Asia Cup

The No. 4 conundrum remains one India's biggest headaches, going into the Asia Cup 2023. While KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are capable of delivering at the spot, they haven't played cricket for a long time. Due to their lack of match practice, India's options for the No. 4 spot are limited. Assessing the current situation, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested Virat Kohli's name for the spot. Shastri even revealed that he had suggested Kohli's name for the same spot in the 2019 ODI World Cup too.

India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: No KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer In 15-Member Team Picked By Experts

As the wait for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to announce the Asia Cup 2023 squad continues, some former cricketers including Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad, and Sandip Patil have revealed their choice of players. There was a huge focus on the return of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer during a discussion between the experts. While Bumrah is a part of the India squad for the Ireland T20I series, the likes of Iyer and Rahul are still practicing in the nets and trailing in closed-door setups.

On KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer's Return, Ravi Shastri Warns Over Jasprit Bumrah-Like Situation

With exactly two weeks left for the start of the Asia Cup, former India head coach and ex-selectors Sandeep Patil and MSK Prasad chalked out their ideal 15-man squad for the tournament. Heading into the tournament, India have a few areas to address, especially with the absence of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Jasprit Bumrah from the scene. While Rahul and Iyer are still recovering from their respective injuries, Bumrah is all set to make his comeback during the T20I series against Ireland.

Ex-Australia Star Offers 2 Solutions For India's No. 4 Issue. Suryakumar Yadav Not Part Of It

With the uncertainty over KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's fitness, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has suggested a couple of solutions for the Indian team heading into the World Cup. Both Rahul and Iyer are currently undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy, and their absence has left a massive void in the Indian middle-order. While India have tried different combinations to address the issue, none of the players have managed to impress head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma.

'Wanted Virat Kohli To Bat At No. 4 In 2019 World Cup': Ravi Shastri's Stunning Revelation

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has revealed that he thought about playing Virat Kohli at no. 4 during 2019 ODI World Cup in England. Kohli, who does bat at no. 4 in Test cricket, has been synonymous with the number three spot in white-ball cricket. However, Kohli played the 2011 World Cup, which India won, batting at no. 4. The star batter has a stunning record with the bat, while batting at no. 4. So far, he has scored 1767 in 39 matches, averaging 55.21 with the help of seven centuries and eight fifties.

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India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul - Big Names In Fray

Sourav Ganguly Backs This Youngster To Be India's No.4 In Absence Of Shreyas Iyer

Rohit Sharma To Attend BCCI's Meeting In Delhi To Select Asia Cup Squad: Report

Not KL Rahul Or Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Shastri Picks Surprise No. 4 Batter For India At Asia Cup

India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: No KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer In 15-Member Team Picked By Experts

On KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer's Return, Ravi Shastri Warns Over Jasprit Bumrah-Like Situation

Ex-Australia Star Offers 2 Solutions For India's No. 4 Issue. Suryakumar Yadav Not Part Of It

'Wanted Virat Kohli To Bat At No. 4 In 2019 World Cup': Ravi Shastri's Stunning Revelation