India Announces 17-Member Squad for Asia Cup 2023



India Asia Cup 2023 squad announced





The India squad for the Asia Cup 2023 has been announced, and it includes the return of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Prasidh Krishna. Additionally, newcomer Tilak Varma has been included in the squad.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will be held in Sri Lanka from August 27 to September 16.

The squad is as follows:

  • Rohit Sharma (captain)
  • Shubman Gill
  • Virat Kohli
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • KL Rahul
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Tilak Varma
  • Ishan Kishan
  • Hardik Pandya (vice-captain)
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Axar Patel
  • Shardul Thakur
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Mohammed Shami
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Prasidh Krishna
  • Sanju Samson (reserve)


This selection decision emphasizes the team management's focus on experienced players such as Iyer and Rahul, as well as giving opportunities to promising young talents like Krishna and Varma. The Asia Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting tournament, showcasing the depth and talent of Indian cricket. 


The squad features a mix of experience and youth, with Rohit Sharma leading the side for the first time in an ODI tournament. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul are all in the squad, while young players like Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan have also been included.

The Asia Cup is a major tournament for India, and the team will be looking to defend their title. They will face tough competition from the other teams in the tournament, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

The squad will be further trimmed to 15 players before the start of the tournament.

The announcement of the squad was met with mixed reactions from fans. Some fans were happy to see the return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, while others were disappointed that Yuzvendra Chahal was not selected.

The Asia Cup is a crucial tournament for India, as it will be a warm-up for the 2023 ODI World Cup. The team will be looking to use the tournament to get their combinations right and prepare for the World Cup.

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