In a recent twist of events, India’s senior men’s cricket squad for the 19th Asian Games 2023 has seen some last-minute changes. Shivam Mavi, who was initially part of the squad, will not be able to participate due to a troublesome back injury. As a replacement, the talented Akash Deep has been called in to bolster the team’s pace attack.
This adjustment comes as a result of the meticulous decision-making by the Men’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The committee had to act swiftly to ensure the team’s readiness for the Asian Games, considering the importance of the continental event.
The men’s cricket competition at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2023 is set to unfold in the dynamic T20 format. It promises to be an exciting spectacle, with matches scheduled from September 28th to October 8th.
In addition to these changes, the Indian men’s squad has four standby players ready to step in if the need arises. Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, and Sai Sudharsan are the contingents on standby, ensuring the team’s depth and preparedness for the tournament.
Team India (Senior Men) squad for the 19th Asian Games:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rahul Tripathi
- Tilak Varma
- Rinku Singh
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mukesh Kumar
- Shivam Dube
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Akash Deep
Despite the setback, the Indian squad remains a formidable force, brimming with talent and potential. Fans eagerly await their performance in the upcoming Asian Games, hoping for a successful campaign.
