Asia Cup Squad Archives - Today Match Prediction https://www.cricdiction.com/tag/asia-cup-squad/ A true match prediction by real experts. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:25:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 “Pakistan-India Asia Cup Clash Scheduled for Monday Pending Favorable Weather Forecast” https://www.cricdiction.com/pakistan-india-asia-cup-clash-scheduled-for-monday-pending-favorable-weather-forecast/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:54:50 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=63693 To mitigate the risk of rain disrupting the Asia Cup Super Four clash between Pakistan and India, a reserve day has been incorporated into the schedule.

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A Rain-Marred Encounter on September 2

Earlier in the tournament, rain played spoilsport in the Pakistan-India ODI at Pallakele Stadium on September 2, leaving the Green Shirts eager for their turn at the crease.

India posted 266 runs before being bowled out in the 49th over, courtesy of Pakistan’s impressive pace bowling.

Weather Forecasts Predict Rain

Weather forecasts for the upcoming clash indicate a substantial likelihood of rain, especially during match hours. This concern has prompted the inclusion of a reserve day.

Exclusive Reserve Day Match

Among the tournament fixtures, the Pakistan-India clash is the sole match, aside from the final, to feature a reserve day.

Cricket Board's Statement

The cricket board has released a statement regarding the inclusion of the reserve day. According to the statement, if adverse weather conditions suspend play during the Pakistan vs. India game, the match will resume on September 11, 2023, from the point at which it was halted.

Ticket Holders Advised

Spectators holding match tickets have been advised to retain them as they will remain valid for use on the reserve day, ensuring continued access to the highly anticipated encounter.

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]]> “Bumrah Set to Make a Comeback, Selection Predicament with Shardul and Rahul for India’s Playing XI Against Pakistan” https://www.cricdiction.com/bumrah-set-to-make-a-comeback-selection-predicament-with-shardul-and-rahul-for-indias-playing-xi-against-pakistan/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:40:24 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=63689 With KL Rahul's return to the Asia Cup squad, Captain Rohit Sharma and Coach Rahul Dravid face a selection conundrum. Additionally, Jasprit Bumrah's availability further complicates the India Playing XI for the clash against Pakistan.

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The Bumrah Conundrum

Jasprit Bumrah, who missed earlier matches due to personal reasons and rain interruptions, is now back. The dilemma for India lies in deciding who to exclude to accommodate Bumrah among the pace bowlers.

  • Mohammad Shami: Effective and economical in Bumrah’s absence.
  • Mohammed Siraj: Impressive spell against Nepal, despite being a tad expensive.
  • Shardul Thakur: Inconsistent performance with both bat and ball, raising concerns.

It appears likely that India will opt for Shami, Siraj, and Bumrah, sidelining Shardul.

KL Rahul vs. Ishan Kishan Dilemma

KL Rahul’s return further complicates the selection puzzle. Ishan Kishan’s exceptional form and left-handed batting prowess make him a crucial part of India’s plans. This leaves India pondering whether to include Rahul in the Playing XI.

  • Ishan Kishan: In outstanding form, contributing significantly.
  • KL Rahul: A designated wicketkeeper-batsman for the upcoming World Cup, but a cautious approach may be taken in reintroducing him.

It seems likely that KL Rahul may have to wait for his return, given Ishan Kishan’s recent performances.

The Axar Patel Question

Another factor to consider is the role of Axar Patel. As a like-for-like replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, he adds depth to India’s spin department. However, the decision to include him will depend on pitch conditions at the R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Rain favoring seamers: Hardik Pandya may serve as the third seamer alongside Bumrah and Siraj.
  • Two-paced, slow pitch: Axar Patel could join Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja as the spinners.

The final decision on Axar Patel’s inclusion hinges on the as-yet-unknown pitch conditions.

Unpredictable Pitch and Weather

The uncertainty surrounding pitch conditions and persistent rain adds complexity to the selection process, with the R Premadasa Stadium pitch yet to be assessed.

The ultimate Playing XI may be determined by the weather and pitch conditions, which have been affected by heavy rain in Colombo.

Expected India Playing XI vs. Pakistan:

  1. Rohit Sharma (C)
  2. Shubman Gill
  3. Virat Kohli
  4. Shreyas Iyer
  5. Ishan Kishan (WK)
  6. Hardik Pandya (VC)
  7. Ravindra Jadeja
  8. Mohammed Shami / Axar Patel
  9. Kuldeep Yadav
  10. Jasprit Bumrah
  11. Mohammed Siraj

India Squad for Asia Cup 2023:

Rohit Sharma(C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(Wicket-Keeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma

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]]> Iyer and Rahul’s concerns persist: Extra players to be added to India’s Asia Cup squad https://www.cricdiction.com/iyer-and-rahuls-concerns-persist-extra-players-to-be-added-to-indias-asia-cup-squad/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:41:18 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=62486 As per the regulations outlined by the Asian Cricket Council, each participating team is granted the opportunity to assemble a squad of 17 players for the upcoming Asia Cup. Indian cricket enthusiasts await the revelation of the Asia Cup squad, a disclosure that could offer insights into the ODI World Cup roster as well. The

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Asian Cricket Council's Stipulations for Squad Composition

As per the regulations outlined by the Asian Cricket Council, each participating team is granted the opportunity to assemble a squad of 17 players for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Insight into Upcoming Team Announcements

Indian cricket enthusiasts await the revelation of the Asia Cup squad, a disclosure that could offer insights into the ODI World Cup roster as well. The selection committee, led by former cricketer Ajit Agarkar, is poised to unveil the 17-member team list for the continental tournament, slated to commence from August 30. The impending announcement is of particular significance, as a few positions in the World Cup squad are still open for contention.

Managing Fitness Concerns and Exploring Alternatives

In light of KL Rahul’s (thigh) and Shreyas Iyer’s (lower back) ongoing fitness evaluations, the BCCI officials and selectors are inclined to adopt a conservative approach for the Asia Cup squad, as reported by PTI. This strategic move not only assures stability for the team but also permits the exploration of backup options during the upcoming matches in Sri Lanka—five initially, with the potential for six if the team reaches the final.

Progress Reports on Rahul and Iyer

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shreyas Iyer’s recent performance in a practice match under the supervision of NCA chief VVS Laxman and batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has been encouraging. Iyer’s extended fielding and batting stint without discomfort are positive indicators. On the other hand, KL Rahul, absent from the previous match, is set to join Iyer in the second practice game on Sunday.

Uniformity in Squad Selection Approach

Following the guidelines of the Asian Cricket Council, both Pakistan and Bangladesh have already revealed their 17-member squads for the Asia Cup. India seems likely to follow suit, as indicated by a PTI report. This could also involve crafting a provisional 15-member squad for the World Cup, to be submitted to the ICC by September 5. Importantly, teams retain the liberty to make modifications until the final squad submission on September 27.

Insider's Perspective on Squad Formation Strategy

A confidential source from the BCCI stated, “There is a possibility of picking the provisional 15-member squad for the World Cup which needs to be submitted by September 5 but one could make changes as the deadline for final squad is September 27. For Asia Cup, a couple of more players could be picked.”

Dravid's Unique Involvement in Selection Process

In a departure from convention, former cricketer Rahul Dravid will be part of the team selection meeting—an opportunity not extended to previous head coaches like Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble. This historic shift allows Dravid to participate, although neither he nor captain Rohit Sharma will possess voting rights. This contrasts with Cricket Australia’s practice, where the chief coach is a member of the National Selection Panel.

Meeting Dynamics Still Pending Confirmation

While the inclusion of Dravid and Rohit Sharma in the meeting is confirmed, the method of their participation—whether in-person or via video conference—is yet to be confirmed.

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]]> Who is the T20 captain of Bangladesh? https://www.cricdiction.com/who-is-the-t20-captain-of-bangladesh/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:04:03 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=51525 The issue of controversial contract of Shakib Al Hasan was quite uproarious in the cricket world. But in that excitement, Shakib himself poured water. Clearing all doubts, he canceled the contract with Betwinner's company. The world's best all-rounder chose the country's cricket by canceling the contract. The Asia Cup team can be announced today. Bangladesh

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The issue of controversial contract of Shakib Al Hasan was quite uproarious in the cricket world. But in that excitement, Shakib himself poured water. Clearing all doubts, he canceled the contract with Betwinner’s company. The world’s best all-rounder chose the country’s cricket by canceling the contract.
The Asia Cup team can be announced today. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said this. But now the big question is – who will be the captain of the Bangladesh T20 team? Shakib was the first choice on the captaincy list for so long. But his controversial contract dampened much of that prospect. But he has now severed all ties with betting. Apart from that, Liton Das and Nurul Hasan Sohan, who is on the preferred list, are unable to stay on the team due to injury. So it was thought that Mahmudullah can be the captain in the Asia Cup if not Shakib.

But even that possibility is now almost gone as Shakib is out of his controversial contract. As a result, he is naturally on the Asia Cup team. Therefore, the name of the world’s best all-rounder is now coming back as a leader. In that case, Mahmudullah may be excluded from the Asia Cup because recently he is having a bad time with the bat. But the answer to everything can be known tomorrow. The new T20 captain of Bangladesh will be known only when the Asia Cup team is announced.

The official deadline for the Asia Cup team announcement was August 8. It was initially extended by three days by the BCB. BCB could not announce the team by that deadline on Thursday. So the wait continues. BCB is thinking about giving the captaincy in the long term. BCB President Nazmul Hasan Papon told reporters on Thursday in this regard, “I will disclose it with the captain’s team.” We are looking for long-term positions, not part-time. Not just Shakib, anyone, what is the point of captaining someone who is not in the squad? We are taking some time to fix the team. The team will be informed about the decision tomorrow instead of today.

Apart from this, Papon said about the team formation process, we have to think afresh about team selection. There are some basic rules; there is no scope to deviate from these rules. We will let you know as soon as everything is finished.

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