The Asia Cup 2023, one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments in the continent, has brought together cricketing nations from across Asia to compete for supremacy. With national pride and cricketing glory at stake, teams have meticulously assembled their squads to strike a balance between experience and emerging talent. In this article, we provide an overview of all the squads participating in the Asia Cup 2023.
Asia Cup 2023 Squads!
In Group A:
India:
The Indian squad, known for its cricketing prowess, boasts a blend of seasoned players and promising youngsters. As per sources:
KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, etc.
Pakistan:
Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup 2023 is brimming with talent, featuring the leadership of Babar Azam. The team has a strong batting unit including Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
Nepal:
Although there’s is no official announcement of players who will play Asia Cup 2023, we expected it might be Aarif Sheikh, Aasif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karna KC, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Lalit Rajbanshi, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, Bhim Sharki, etc.
In Group B:
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka’s squad showcases a mix of experience and youth under the captaincy of Kusal Mendis. The team relies on its batting or bowling core, including Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Asitha Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Danushka Gunathilaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Dasun Shanaka, Dilshan, Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Jeffrey Vandersay, etc
Bangladesh:
Led by Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh brings a balanced squad to the Asia Cup 2023. The batting or bowling department is bolstered by Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan’s squad is characterized by its strong spin contingent. Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, the team flaunts a talented lineup that includes Fareed Ahmad, Usman Ghani, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Samiullah Shinwari, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ibrahim, Zadran, Afsar Zazai.
Conclusion!
The Asia Cup 2023 promises intense cricketing action as these teams compete for the ultimate glory. With a blend of experience, skill, and enthusiasm, each squad is determined to make its mark on the tournament. As cricket enthusiasts across Asia gear up for this exhilarating event, all eyes will be on these squads as they battle it out on the field.
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