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BCCI announces squad for 2023 Asia Cup

By Parth Dhall

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Rahul, Iyer return to ODI squad

Batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer return to India's squad for the Asia Cup, starting August 30, after recovering from long-term injuries.

2

Tilak Varma receives ODI call-up

Youngster Tilak Varma receives his maiden ODI call-up, having impressed in the recent T20I series against West Indies.

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The return of Jasprit Bumrah

Senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah makes a comeback to the ODI setup, while Hardik Pandya retains his role as the vice-captain.

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Sanju Samson picked as reserve player

Wicket-keeper-batter Sanju Samson has been picked as a reserve player, while KL Rahul is expected to keep wickets.

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Yuzvendra Chahal left out 

India's experienced pace trio - Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj - return for the tournament, while leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been dropped from the squad.

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India's Asia Cup squad

R Sharma (captain), S Gill, V Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul, H Pandya, R Jadeja, J Bumrah, K Yadav, M Siraj, M Shami, I Kishan, S Thakur, A Patel, S Yadav, T Varma, and P Krishna. Reserve player: S Samson.

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