India's probable 11 for Asia Cup: Shubman Gill in, Sanju Samson out; Jasprit Bumrah to lead pace attack
Rinku Singh is the other specialist batter in the squad. If he plays, Shivam Dube may have to sit out. Dube is strong against spinners. Rinku has the reputation of being the finisher. But Jitesh’s inclusion means both are out unless a bowler is omitted.
Openers: India's vice-captain and opener Shubman Gill is likely open with Abhishek Sharma. It’s difficult to overlook the pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, because it is tougher to leave Gill. Abhishek was blazing against South Africa and England in the last two T20I series India played. Likely: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill. (AP/BCCI)
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Tilak Varma will play at No. 3. He has already shown his calm approach and ability to build partnerships. (AP Photo)
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The Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav will possibly play at No. 4, known for his unorthodox and aggressive batting technique, can dominate the bowling attack. (BCCI)
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Rinku Singh is the other specialist batter in the squad. If he plays, Shivam Dube may have to sit out. Dube is strong against spinners. Rinku has the reputation of being the finisher. But Jitesh’s inclusion means both are out unless a bowler is omitted. (AP Photo)
Jitesh Sharma is likely to play behind the stumps as a wicketkeeper. (BCCI)
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Hardik Pandya is a sure starter and also a crucial bowling option. He has already shown his bowling skills in past matches, like the T20 World Cup final.
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Axar Patel appears to be the other one. A spinner who can bat, he has established himself as an all-rounder in this format and played in the middle-order with success in big games. (AP Photo)
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The mystery spinner of India, Varun Chakravarthy, can trouble batters with his bowling variations alongside Axar Patel. (AP Photo)
