India Asia Cup squad 2023: Iyer, KL return; Tilak gets maiden call-up

Agarkar informed during the press meet that Shreyas Iyer is declared completely fit. While KL Rahul is still having some niggle, he would be declared fit in a few days' time.

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Asia Cup 2023 | India squad announcement LIVE: Rohit Sharma to be present at press conference

According to Star Sports, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid are the first fews who arrived at ITC, Chanakyapuri. In an unprecedented move, Rohit Sharma is expected to take question from mediapersons.

The selection meeting started at 12:35 PM IST after discussion with Nitin Patel, director of sports science at National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru. 

Rohit Sharma

 

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Asia Cup 2023 | India squad announcement LIVE: Bumrah or Pandya? Who will be vice-captain

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah appears to be a strong contender to become vice-captain of the Indian team, alongside all-rounder Hardik Pandya, for the upcoming Asia Cup as well as ODI World Cup, starting October 5.

 

While Pandya has been made the regular T20I captain, Bumrah, who has made an international comeback against Ireland in the ongoing T20I series that started on Friday, is set to give tough competition to the colourful Baroda all-rounder.

 

"If you look in terms of leadership seniority, Bumrah is ahead of Pandya as he captained the Test team in 2022. He has also been ODI vice-captain before Pandya during the ODI tour of South Africa.

 

"Don't be surprised if you see Bumrah being made ODI deputy to Rohit for both Asia Cup and World Cup. There is a reason why he was handed captaincy in Ireland instead of Ruturaj," a BCCI source in know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

India cricket team. Photo: PTI

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Asia Cup 2023 | India squad announcement LIVE: Will Iyer, Rahul get selected?

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Asia Cup 2023 | India squad announcement LIVE: Selectors reach ITC Chanakyapuri

BCCI secretary Jay Shah, chief selector Ajit Agarkar have reached the ITC hotel in Chanakyapuri in Delhi. The high-profile meeting is currently away. 

Stay tuned for live updates.

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Asia Cup 2023: India squad announcement LIVE

Hello and welcome to the live coverage for India's squad announcement for Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.