Asia Cup 2023: India A will be participating in the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023, which will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 13 to July 23. The team is led by Yash Dhull, who led India to victory in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. Other notable players in the squad include Abhishek Sharma, Sai Sudharsan, Prabhsimran Singh, and Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
India A is placed in Group B alongside Nepal, UAE A, and Pakistan A. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. India A will open their campaign against UAE A on July 13, followed by matches against Pakistan A on July 15 and Nepal on July 18.
The team will be hoping to do well in the tournament and give a good account of themselves. They will be up against some tough opposition, but they have the talent to challenge for the title.
Dhull is still a young player, and he has a lot of potential to improve. He has the ability to become a top batsman in the world, and he could also go on to become a successful captain at the highest level.
Here are some of Dhull’s achievements as captain:
- Led India to victory in the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
- Named as the captain of the India A team for the Emerging Teams Asia Cup in 2023
- Scored 479 runs at an average of 119.75 in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy
- Named as the captain of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) team of the tournament for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
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Asia Cup 2023 Key Players
- Yash Dhull (captain): The 19-year-old is one of the most exciting young batsmen in India. He has already shown his ability at the highest level, and he will be looking to lead India A to victory in the Asia Cup.
- Abhishek Sharma: The 21-year-old is a versatile all-rounder who can bat in the top order and bowl seam or spin. He is a valuable asset to the team, and he will be looking to make a big impact in the Asia Cup.
- Sai Sudharsan: The 20-year-old is a talented batsman who has impressed in domestic cricket. He is a good timer of the ball, and he can score runs at a brisk pace. He will be looking to make a big impact in the Asia Cup.
- Prabhsimran Singh: The 20-year-old is a wicket-keeper batsman who is known for his aggressive batting style. He is a good striker of the ball, and he can score runs quickly. He will be looking to make a big impact in the Asia Cup.
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar: The 19-year-old is a fast bowler who has impressed with his pace and accuracy. He is a good death bowler, and he will be looking to make a big impact in the Asia Cup.
India A has a good squad with a mix of experience and youth. They have the talent to challenge for the title, but they will need to play well as a team. They will be up against some tough opposition, but they have the ability to cause an upset.
The team will be hoping to do well in the tournament and give a good account of themselves. They will be looking to build on the success of the Under-19 World Cup team, and they will be hoping to make a mark in the senior team.