India Men Probable Squad
The highly anticipated Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, will witness the participation of both the Men’s and Women’s cricket teams representing India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently made an announcement regarding the composition of the squads.
However, due to a clash with the prestigious 2023 ODI World Cup, which is set to unfold in October-November 2023, the Men’s team will field a second-choice squad. In contrast, the Women’s team, led by the dynamic Harmanpreet Kaur, will boast their first-choice players in the Asian Games.
As a result of this scheduling conflict, prominent stars such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya will be absent from the Asia Cup squad, paving the way for emerging talent to shine. With the absence of these seasoned campaigners, the responsibility of captaining the Indian Men’s team will be entrusted to a new leader during the tournament.
Considering his exceptional performance as the stand-in captain for his IPL franchise, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Krunal Pandya appears to be the most suitable candidate to guide the Indian Men’s team at the Asian Games. Krunal’s remarkable all-round skills and extensive international experience make him an invaluable asset for leading a relatively young side.
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The Indian team’s opening combination is expected to feature the impressive Ruturaj Gaikwad, who showcased his exceptional form during the IPL. Alongside Gaikwad, the talented Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to secure a spot as the opening batsman. Additionally, the selectors may consider other breakout stars from the IPL, such as Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, and Nitish Rana, for selection, provided they prove their mettle in high-pressure situations. To bolster the team’s batting lineup, the hard-hitting Shahrukh Khan could be entrusted with the crucial role of a finisher.
In summary, the Indian Men’s team for the upcoming Asian Games will comprise a blend of youthful exuberance and promising talent. While notable figures like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya will be missed, the emergence of new leaders and the opportunity for promising players to shine is set to make the tournament an exciting spectacle.
India’s predictable 15-member squad for the Asian Games 2023:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Shahrukh Khan, Krunal Pandya (c), Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Mukesh Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy.
