The Indian team has been selected for the Asia Cup 2023 today. A selection committee headed by Ajit Agkarkar selected the 17-member squad.
A selection committee headed by Ajit Agkarkar selected the 17-member squad. Chairman of the selection committee Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma announced the team in a press conference. This time he answered many questions. Apart from this, the planning of Team India was also answered in clear words. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has been appointed as the vice-captain for the Asia Cup. Apart from this, young Tilak Verma has also been given a chance. Tilak Verma has not played a single ODI match so far.
What did Agarkar and Rohit Sharma say on changing batting positions?
Agarkar and Rohit Sharma replied on the frequent changes in the batting order. Rohit Sharma said that we need flexibility in the team. We think and decide. But this does not mean that Hardik Pandya will open and the top batsmen will go down to bat. Number four, five and six require flexibility.
If we look at the cricket of Team India in the last four-five years, there has been no change in the opener and number three. Leading players are determined. KL Rahul was playing at number five. Apart from this, there should be flexibility in the rest of the players. I have also batted at different numbers in the beginning of my career.
Iyer fully fit for Asia Cup 2023, questions on Rahul’s playing, chance for Sanju.
Team India selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for the Asia Cup. Apart from this, he also answered the question asked about the fitness of KL Rahul. Agarkar said that KL Rahul is still struggling with injury. He’s in a bit of trouble, but it’s not about his injury. In such a situation, we have included Sanju Samson in the team as a backup player.
Agarkar further said that it will take till the second or third match of the Asia Cup for Rahul to be fully fit. Keeping this situation in mind, we have decided to include Sanju Samson in the team as a backup player. Along with this, we will soon give complete information about his fitness.
Regarding the fitness of Shreyas Iyer, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Iyer has been declared fully fit. Both Rahul and Iyer are seen returning to the Indian team after a long time. At the same time, apart from Rahul, Ishan Kishan has also got a place as a wicketkeeper. Sanju Samson has been selected as the backup.
Only three bowlers in the team for Asia Cup 2023, why did Akshar Patel get a chance?
Only three players were given a chance in the team for the Asia Cup. Kuldeep Yadav is the premier spinner. Ravindra Jadeja and Akshar Patel have been ranked as all-rounders. Chahal and Ashwin did not find a place in the team. Rohit Sharma was asked a question regarding this.
Both the leg-spinner and the off-spinner were discussed during the selection of the Indian team. But we wanted to pick someone who has the ability to bat at number eight or number nine. Akshar has done exceptionally well this year so far. Having him in the team also gives us an option of a left-hander who also has the ability to bat at the top of the order. We also discussed with Ashwin and Chahal at the time of selection. But we could not make it because of the inclusion of only 17 players. Rohit Sharma said, but not getting a chance in the Asia Cup does not mean that the doors of the World Cup are closed for Ashwin-Chahal and Sundar.
Indian team for Asia Cup 2023 –
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Akshar Patel, Shardul Thakur , Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Famous Krishna, Sanju Samson (backup wicketkeeper)
The Thrill of Asia Cup will be played from 30 August 2023 to 17 September 2023. The tournament will be held in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal.