India's energized 15 net bowlers for Asia Cup 2023 at Alur

7 December 2023

India’s energized 15 net bowlers for Asia Cup 2023 at Alur. Asia Cup 2023: The suspense for the Asia Cup 2023 is producing as the Indian cricket team undertakes their Practice Session-1 at Alur. With the limelight on the upcoming match, players like Sai Kishore and Kuldeep were hired in intense practice sessions, providing spirited overs to none other than Virat Kohli himself. This session kept the beginning of the strict trials that Team India is undertaking for the Asia Cup 2023.

Fifteen faithful net bowlers were handpicked by the BCCI to support the Indian squad during their Training Session. Young talents such as Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, Kuldeep Sen, Rahul Chahar, and Shams Mulani among others, took the field to contest and enhance the skills of the national players.

Ahead of their face-off against Pakistan on 2nd September 2023 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Team India is leaving no rock unturned. Following their thriving ODI series against Ireland (2-0), Jasprit Bumrah and his teammates are making their way about to the squad, ready to join the initial efforts from 26th August 2023.

KL Rahul, the universal wicketkeeper-batsman, made a significant presence during the Practice Session. Overcoming his recent injury that kept him missing from the WTC Final and West Indies Tour, Rahul showcased his prowess against bowlers like Jadeja, Sai Kishore, and Kuldeep Yadav.

The Practice Session also saw the Indian players partnering up for batting drills. The likes of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, and the duo of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja honed their talents in pairs, saving an hour each to refine their techniques.

A notable highlight was Virat Kohli’s alone practice against Kuldeep Yadav and Sai Kishore. As spinners have posed challenges for Kohli in recent times, this focused practice is desired to bolster his belief against spin deliveries, crucial for both the Asia Cup 2023 and the World Cup 2023.

India’s Asia Cup 2023 Squad showcases a powerful archive, featuring Rohit Sharma as captain, Hardik Pandya as vice-captain, and an array of skilled players including Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and more. As the squad strengthens its preparation, cricket enthusiasts can hope a fierce and determined performance in the upcoming tournament.

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