Asia Cup 2023 Team India Squad Announcement: Shreyas Iyer-KL Rahul back, Tilak Varma receives maiden ODI call-up
Asia Cup 2023 India Team: On Monday, skipper Rohit Sharma and head selector Ajit Agarkar held a news conference in Delhi to reveal India’s 17-man travelling team for the 2023 Asia Cup.
India’s success in the regional competition, which will be contested in a 50-over format this year with the ODI World Cup in their sights, would be crucial to their hopes in the premier event later this year at home. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are both rehabilitating from injuries to their thighs and backs, respectively, raising serious concerns about their physical readiness. In the three-match T20I series against Ireland, Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness came as a pleasant surprise, and he is certain to be a member of the Asia Cup team.
Cricket Schedule for the 2023 Asia Cup: Everyone is now excitedly anticipating the 2023 Asia Cup and wants to know its full schedule, which will be released by the ACC (Asia Cricket Council) on its website. The Asia Cup 2023 will be held between August 31 and September 17, according to one of the highlights, and the ACC has also announced that the full schedule will be made public shortly.
The event will feature teams from every Asian nation, and they will compete against one another to win. We must now choose which side will face the opposing team. ACC will make this decision following the completion of the Asia Cricket Cup 2023 schedule, and it will be announced on the official website.
Asia Cup 2023 Team Players Announced
India Team for Asia Cup 2023
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, and Sanju Samson (back up).
Nepal Team for Asia Cup 2023
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (captain), Mahamad Asif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Pratish GC, Kishor Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Saud, Shyam Dhakal
Pakistan Team for Asia Cup 2023
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
Bangladesh Team for Asia Cup 2023
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Litton Das, Tanzid Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Sheikh Mahedi, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Naim Sheikh
Asia Cup 2023 Format
- The tournament format and groupings for the upcoming cricket tournament announced on January 9, 2023, have set the stage for an exciting competition. The six participating teams have been divided into two groups of three each. A total of 13 matches will be played throughout the tournament, comprising six league matches, six Super 4 matches, and a final.
- Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal. These three teams emerged as champions in the qualifier event, the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup. On the other hand, Group B includes the defending champions, Sri Lanka, along with Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
- During the league stage, each team in their respective groups will compete against each other. After the completion of the league matches, the top two teams from both Group A and Group B will advance to the Super 4 stage.
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Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has released the official schedule for the Asia Cup 2023. However, if things go as intended, an announcement regarding the official schedule. Provided below is a preliminary schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 for your information.
| Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 30 August | Pakistan Vs Nepal | Multan, Pakistan |
| 31 August | Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| 2 September | Pakistan Vs India | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| 3 September | Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 4 September | India Vs Nepal | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| 5 September | Afghanistan v Sri Lanka | Lahore, Pakistan |
| SUPER 4s | ||
| 6 September | A1 v B2 | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 9 September | B1 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 10 September | A1 v A2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 12 September | A2 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 14 September | A1 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 15 September | A2 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 17 September | FINAL | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Asia Cup 2023 Venues and Location
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup cricket tournament in 2023. Keep watching this space for updates on the venue. This is the most popular cup at this time. This year’s tournament is to be played in a 50-over format.
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Asia Cup 2023 Groups
Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary Jay Sah confirmed that India and Pakistan are in the same group for ODI Asia Cup 2023.
Group 1:
| Teams |
|---|
| India |
| Pakistan |
| Nepal |
Group 2:
| Teams |
|---|
| Sri Lanka |
| Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh |
Asia Cup 2023 Details
| Cricket Event | Asia Cup 2023 |
| Council Name | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Hosting Country Names | Sri Lanka and Pakistan |
| Total Teams | 6 Teams |
| Total Matches | 13 Matches |
| Teams | Pakistan, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka |
| Asia Cup Start Date | 30th August 2023 |
| Asia Cup 2023 Final Match Date | 17 September 2023 |
| Schedule Release date | June Month |
| Asia Cup 2023 Streaming Partners | Hotstar, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime, Star Sports, |
| ACC Official Website | asiancricket.org |
FAQ
What is the ASIA Cup 2023 Schedule?
The Cricket ASIA Cup is scheduled from 30th August 2023 to 17th September 2023 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Which country will host the 2023 Asia Cup cricket?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Will India go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023?
BCCI secretary Jay Sah said that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan to play in the Asia Cup 2023. All matches in India will be played in Sri Lanka.
Is Asia Cup 2023 will be 20 overs or 50 overs?
Cricket Asia Cup 2023 will be 50 overs match (ODI).
Is there a cricket Asia Cup in 2023?
Yes, the Asia Cup cricket tournament will be in 2023.
How many teams are in Asia Cup 2023?
6 teams (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal).
Where will Asia Cup final be held in 2023?
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo