Team India, riding high on their victory over England, is focusing on the Asia Cup, which will begin on September 9th. The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, plans to reveal the team roster on August 19th or 20th. The announcement date hinges on medical clearance from the Sports Science department, specifically regarding captain Suryakumar Yadav. A BCCI source highlighted the challenges facing selectors, given the strong performances of players such as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. The selectors are likely to stick with a consistent top-order batting lineup, including Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, which could limit opportunities for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. With KL Rahul unlikely to be considered for a middle-order position, Sanju Samson is the frontrunner for the wicketkeeper role. Dhruv Jurel and Jitesh Sharma are competing for the second wicketkeeping position. Hardik Pandya is set to be the all-rounder, with Shivam Dube in contention. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will likely be the spin all-rounders. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are expected to lead the pace attack, and the third fast-bowling spot is contested by Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana.
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