NewsPhotos Asia Cup 2023: India Probable Playing 11 Vs Pakistan After KL Rahul Ruled Out; In Pics

Asia Cup 2023: India Probable Playing 11 Vs Pakistan After KL Rahul Ruled Out; In Pics

The Asia Cup 2023 begins on August 30 with the first match between Pakistan and Nepal. India begin their campaign vs Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Let's look at their Men In Blue's probable playing XI now that one big player has been ruled out of the opening match, as informed by head coach Rahul Dravid.

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Updated:Aug 30, 2023, 08:08 AM IST

No KL Rahul

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For those, who don't know, KL Rahul has been ruled out of the playing 11 vs Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy. That means, the No 5 spot in India XI is now up for grabs.

Openers

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India are most probably going to stick with the tested opening combination of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. There is no reason why India should tinker with the opening pair, which is produced great results for them in the past. (Image: ANI)

Middle order

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There has been a lot of debate on where should Virat Kohli bat. Think he is going to bat at his usual spot, of No 3 followed by comeback man Shreyas Iyer. The wicketkeepeer/ batter spot should be now taken by Ishan Kishan, after Rahul has been ruled out. (Image: ANI)

All-rounders

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Think India are going to go with three all-rounders to increase their batting depth. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja would be there. The third all-rounder could be a pick between Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel, depending upon what the pitch has to offer. (Image: ANI)

Spinner

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Kuldeep Yadav is the lone wrist-spinner in the squad. The in-form should make the cut easily into the playing XI vs Pakistan. (Image: ANI)

Pacers

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India should go in with two genuine pacers including Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. Hardik Pandya will be the third pacer while India may opt for Shardul Thakur as the fourth-pacer if the conditions permit. (Image: ANI)