all you need to know about India's Asia Cup 2023 squad

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

India is expected to field a well-balanced ODI squad for the Asia Cup 2023, set to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 31 August to 17 September 2023.

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The set opener duo - Rohit Sharma (C) and Shubman Gill might start for India in the upcoming Asia Cup.

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Virat Kohli stays irreplaceable in the Indian squad, owing to his outstanding performances.

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Suryakumar Yadav might be a part of the top-order batting line-up.

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Netizens are shocked at Yashasvi Jaiswal being left out of the squad, after his amazing Ind vs WI performance.

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Shikhar Dhawan, who was the Man of the Match in India’s 2018 Asia Cup victory, have also been left out.

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Indian pacer, Jasprit Bumrah might be finally back after a long hiatus.

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With Rishabh Pant sidelined due to injury, Ishan Kishan could have an opportunity to step up and fill the wicketkeeper role.

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With a strong team, India is all-set to take on its Group 1 rivals- Pakistan and the debutant, Nepal, in the 2023 Asia Cup.

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