The 2023 Asia Cup is all set to begin from August 30. This year's edition features six teams in two groups of three, with Pakistan taking on Nepal in the tournament opener.
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India begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Pallekele, but the important news around the team right now is the selection of the squad for the tournament.
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Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and India captain Rohit Sharma addressed the press earlier to announce the squad, after their meeting on Monday morning.
Several questions, such as the fitness of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, the back-up opener slots and the vice-captain post were given answers with the announcement.
Here are all the details on the Indian squad for the 2023 Asia Cup.
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Who is India's vice captain in Asia Cup 2023?
The India captain is Rohit Sharma, and his deputy for the Asia Cup is Hardik Pandya, despite rumours earlier that Jasprit Bumrah would be named as vice captain.
Full Indian squad for Asia Cup 2023
The full squad is as follows. Apart from the initial 17, Sanju Samson has been named as a back-up.
- 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
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna.
- Sanju Samson (reserve).
When are India playing their first match in Asia Cup 2023?
India's first Asia Cup game is against arch-rivals Pakistan on 2 September in Pallekele. India will want to get off to a good start in an attempt to win a record seventh 50-over Asia Cup while Pakistan will be looking to go one better after losing the final to Sri Lanka last year.
How to watch the Asia Cup 2023 from India?
The 2023 Asia Cup will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network on TV, and can be streamed online on the Hotstar app or website.
What next for the Indian cricket team?
The Indian team's next match is their last fixture before the Asia Cup, as the T20 team takes on Ireland in the third T20I in Dublin on Wednesday. India will be looking to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in that game.
