The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to commence on August 30, is looming large, and the excitement around the event has intensified as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to unveil a formidable 17-member squad, guided by the experienced hand of former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar.
Asia Cup 2023 holds particular significance as it serves as a crucial opportunity for players to secure their positions in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. The selection committee, headed by Agarkar, expected to strategically consider the ongoing injury concerns surrounding KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, both pivotal figures in the middle order.
As a result, the committee expected to opt for safer choices, factoring in the potential of testing back-up options in the five to six matches the Indian team expected to engage in during the tournament held in Sri Lanka.
This selection strategy could also extend to nominating a provisional 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, a submission mandated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) before September 5. Importantly, teams permitted considerable leeway to modify their final squads, with the deadline set at September 27.