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Asia Cup 2023 Squads announced [Twitter]
Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as the countdown begins for the highly awaited Asia Cup 2023. Set to kick off this September, the cricketing spectacle is orchestrated under the vigilant gaze of the Asian Cricket Council. The initial host, Pakistan, finds itself at the center of venue change speculations, with the final word set to be unveiled by the ACC in due course. With an exciting roster of 13 matches, cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat like no other.
The final will feature the top two teams from the Super 4s, culminating in the final on September 17 in Colombo.
Check out all the updated squads of all the Asia Cup 2023 teams you need to know.
Squads of all teams for Asia Cup 2023
In Group A, we have Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. A unique hybrid model will shape the Asia Cup, with Pakistan hosting four matches across two venues and Sri Lanka taking charge of the remaining encounters.
Group A
India's squad for Asia Cup 2023 [Twitter]
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumraj, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve).
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Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2023 [Twitter]
Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (C), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
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Nepal's Squad for Asia Cup 2023 [Twitter]
Nepal Squad: Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, Arjun Saud.
Group B
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Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023 [Twitter]
Bangladesh Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Litton Kumer Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2023 [Twitter]
Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Sri Lanka Squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (VC), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
India Squad for Asia Cup 2023
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Top-Order | Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli |
| Middle Order | Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma |
| Wicketkeepers | Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul |
| All-rounders | Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel |
| Spinners | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Fast Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna |
| Stand by | Sanju Samson |
Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2023
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Order | Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (C) |
| Middle Order | Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed |
| Wicketkeepers | Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris |
| All-rounders | Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf |
| Spinners | Usama Mir |
| Fast Bowlers | Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi |
| Stand by | Tayyab Tahir |
Nepal Squad for Asia Cup 2023
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Order | Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel |
| Middle Order | Dipendra Singh Airee, Bhim Sharki, Sundeep Jora |
| Wicketkeepers | Aasif Sheikh, Arjun Saud |
| All-rounders | Rohit Paudel (C), Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Pratis GC, Sompal Kami |
| Fast Bowlers | Gulsan Jha, Kishore Mahato |
| Spinners | Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mousom Dhakal |
Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2023
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Order | Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Riaz Hassan |
| Middle Order | Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C) |
| Wicketkeepers | Ikram Alikhil, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| All-rounders | Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Sharafuddin Ashraf |
| Fast Bowlers | Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Saleem |
| Spinners | Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Order | Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mohammad Naim |
| Middle Order | Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain |
| Wicket-Keepers | Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim |
| All-Rounders | Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (C) |
| Fast Bowlers | Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib |
| Spinners | Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed |
Sri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2023
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Order | Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera |
| Middle Order | Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama |
| Wicket-Keepers | Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Janith Perera |
| All-Rounders | Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva |
| Fast Bowlers | Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan |
| Spinners | Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha |
Summary of participating teams: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
The stage is set for a cricketing spectacle of unparalleled proportions as news breaks that six formidable teams are geared up for Asia Cup 2023. Embracing the One Day International (ODI) format, this Asia Cup is poised to captivate the cricketing fraternity. The reigning champion, Sri Lanka, is primed to defend their title after clinching victory in the 2022 edition.
The 16th edition of the Asia Cup is slated to launch from August 30 to September 17. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are working together to host it. Originally, it was supposed to be in 2021, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it got delayed.
The Asia Cup is a big deal in international cricket. It started back in 1983 when the Asian Cricket Council was formed. Teams from ACC member countries play it every few years. They've had 15 editions so far, starting in 1984 and the most recent one in 2022. They had to skip 1993 due to issues between Pakistan and India. In 2008, they decided to play it every two years.
This time, Nepal is joining the Asia Cup for the first time. While countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are already top cricket teams, Nepal had to earn their spot by competing in the 2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup.
India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history, winning it six times, including the first one in 1984 and the most recent in 2018. They've played 49 matches in the Asia Cup, winning 31. Sri Lanka comes next with 34 wins. Since 2021, Rohit Sharma, as the captain of India, has led the team to victory once in the 22 matches he has played as skipper. In the absence of the prolific Kohli, Rohit took charge and steered the Indian team to secure their seventh Asia Cup triumph against Bangladesh. Under Rohit, India has maintained a perfect record, winning all five matches played at the Asia Cup.
Here's a list of Asia Cup winners: Teams have played 15 times in total. India has won it 7 times, where won Sri Lanka 6 times and Pakistan 2 times. Sri Lanka has reached the final 12 times, while India made it 10 times. Bangladesh hasn't won it yet but they've reached the final 3 times.
Apart from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, no other country has won the Asia Cup. Bangladesh has reached the final 3 times, but unfortunately, they couldn't secure a win on any occasion.
The event was eventually won by India, who defeated Sri Lanka in a one-sided final. It was a breath-taking spell from Mohammed Siraj that stole the show in the finals. As a result, India won a record 8th Asia Cup title.
FAQ: Asia Cup 2023 Squads
Q1: When and where will the Asia Cup 2023 be held?
The Asia Cup 2023 will begin on August 31 and conclude on September 17, 2023.
Q2:How many teams are in the Asia Cup?
Six teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2023. The participating Asian teams are India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Q3: When and where is the Asia Cup final?
The Asia Cup final is scheduled for September 17th and will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Q4: How many overs in the Asia cup?
The Asia Cup features men's One Day International (50 overs) and Twenty20 International cricket (20 overs) formats.
Q5. Which team won most Asia Cup?
India won the highest number of Asia Cup, winning the tournament a record seven times.
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