India squad for Asia Cup 2023: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a solid 17-member squad for 2023 Asia Cup. Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who are important for team India's ODI World Cup 2023 plan, make a comeback in 50-over format. Talented youngsters Tilak Varma and Prasidh Krishna were also included in Asia Cup 2023 ODI squad. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been appointed as skipper Rohit's deputy.
"Shreyas Iyer is fully fit. - KL Rahul is carrying a niggle, but is expected to be fully fit by the 2-3rd match of the Asia Cup, if not by the first game. Both had long-term injuries. That is why Sanju is travelling. Two important players for us," said Agarkar.
India Squad For Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Traveling stand-by player: Sanju Samson
The 16th edition of Asia Cup begins on August 30, 2023 and the final match will be played on September 17, 2023. Asia Cup 2023 will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This is the first time that the Asia Cup tournament is being organized in hybrid format. This year, four Asia Cup 2023 matches will be hosted in Pakistan, while the remaining nine games will be held in Sri Lanka.
The continental tournament will feature a total of six teams -- five full members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Nepal became the sixth team to qualify for 2023 Asia Cup by winning the ACC Men's Premier Cup 2023.
The six teams, participating in the 50-over Asia Cup 2023 tournament, have been divided into two groups of three teams each. As per the format, a total of 13 matches, including six league matches, six Super 4 matches will be played before the final on September 17.
Group A: India, Pakistan and Nepal
Group B: Sri Lanka (defending champions), Afghanistan and Bangladesh
All you need to know about Men's Asia Cup 2023
Authority: Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
Edition: 16th
Asia Cup 2023 begins: August 30, 2023
Asia Cup 2023 Final Match: September 17, 2023
Total participating teams in Asia Cup 2023: 6 teams
Format of Asia Cup 2023: ODI (50 Overs)
Official website: www.asiancricket.org
Check below Asia Cup 2023 Full schedule
Asia Cup 2023 Live streaming: The Asia Cup 2023 matches will be telecasted live in India on the Star Sports Network. Fans in India can watch Asia Cup 2023 matches live streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. Asia Cup 2023 matches live broadcast will also be available on DD Sports.