Team India, led by the talented Ruturaj Gaikwad, is all set to embark on an exciting journey to the Asian Games 2023 in China. This eagerly anticipated campaign aims to replicate the success of the women’s cricket team, with the men’s team entering the fray from the quarterfinal stage.
On a thrilling Thursday, SAI Media officially confirmed that Team India had taken off from Mumbai Airport, bound for Hangzhou, China. The excitement among cricket fans is palpable as the team readies itself for the Asian Games 2023.
Apart from the charismatic skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, all eyes are on the promising talents that form the team’s backbone. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prabhsimran Singh, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, and Rahul Tripathi are players to watch out for. Their exceptional skills and potential make them key assets in India’s quest for victory.
Adding to the anticipation, NCA chief and the team’s head coach, VVS Laxman, was spotted accompanying the Men in Blue. Laxman’s wealth of cricketing knowledge and experience will undoubtedly prove invaluable to the team’s performance.
Upon reaching China, Team India will hit the ground running with their practice sessions. The team will focus on fine-tuning their skills and strategies for the tournament. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Washington Sundar, who showcased their prowess in the recent India vs. Australia ODI series, are expected to play pivotal roles.
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Washington Sundar’s impressive performances in the ODI series against Australia have raised expectations. Their consistent contributions with the bat and ball have given India a reason to believe in their capabilities. Fans eagerly await their continued form in the Asian Games.
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Thanks to their higher seeding, Team India enjoys a unique advantage, commencing their Asian Games campaign directly from the quarterfinals on October 3. This positioning places them in a favorable position as they aim to conquer formidable opponents such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Asian Games 2023 teams and groups
Group A: Mongolia, Maldives, Nepal.
B Group: Cambodia, Hong Kong, China, Japan
Group C: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Quarterfinals (direct entry): India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
India’s cricket match in the opening quarterfinal will start at 6:30 AM IST.
Live coverage of India‘s cricket matches at the Asian Games 2023 will be carried on Sony Sports 5 HD/SD and Sony Ten 3 HD/SD. Sony LIV will stream live India’s matches.
Men’s Cricket India Squad for Asia:-
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh
