IND vs PAK LIVE Streaming: Where, How to watch Asia Cup 2023 online for free?

IND vs PAK LIVE Streaming: The highly anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan is on the horizon, taking place as the third match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, September 2. The electric atmosphere of the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will be the backdrop for this marquee clash. Notably, this will mark the first 50-over encounter between the two teams since the 2019 World Cup, where India secured a resounding 89-run triumph. Delve into the comprehensive information regarding the live streaming and broadcast specifics for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 encounter below.

How to watch IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 online for free?

Fans eagerly anticipating the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash are in for a treat when it comes to viewing options. The match will be broadcasted live on television through the Star Sports network. However, for those who prefer the convenience of digital platforms, the exciting showdown can be seamlessly streamed via the Disney+ Hotstar app and its official website.

Remarkably, mobile users will be thrilled to know that they can access the live stream without any additional charges. This means that fans can enjoy the riveting action of the IND vs PAK clash without any financial constraints, making it a cost-free viewing experience. This comprehensive coverage ensures that cricket enthusiasts around the world can easily immerse themselves in the thrill of the game and catch every intense moment as the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 encounter unfolds in real time.

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Match Details

IND vs PAK: Probable Playing XIs

India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

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With ‘limited no of ODI World Cup 2023 tickets’ on BookMyShow, Fans are suffering most

The ODI World Cup 2023 ticket pre-sale for three India matches, which began on Thursday, saw all tickets snapped up within minutes. The ticket sales for India vs Australia, India vs Bangladesh, and India vs Afghanistan, commenced in different phases starting at 8 pm on Thursday, August 31. The tickets were quickly sold out within a matter of minutes after becoming available on the BookMyShow platform. This left numerous fans disappointed, prompting them to express their frustration on Twitter.

Similar issues were encountered during the ODI World Cup 2023 ticket sales on August 29, which were exclusively for MasterCard users. Those who clicked on the booking option either encountered a message or were placed in a queue for extended periods, often lasting 3 to 4 hours. Later in the day, BookMyShow provided an explanation, attributing the swift sell-out to an overwhelming response from fans. They clarified that a limited number of tickets were made available, leading to their rapid depletion.

Hey there! Limited number of tickets were available for online sales. We capped the maximum number of tickets per transaction/user to 2 so that everyone gets a fair chance to purchase their tickets. Due to the overwhelming response, tickets were sold out in no time. –KR

— BookMyShow (@bookmyshow) August 31, 2023

On the day prior, the advance ticket sales for a pair of warm-up matches involving India were met with a varied reaction. These tickets were made available for purchase on Wednesday. The warm-up match pitting India against England experienced a swift sell-out within a few hours, highlighting the keen interest from fans. In contrast, tickets for the alternate warm-up fixture involving Netherlands are still accessible, indicating that availability remains for this particular match.

The BCCI had organized the ticket sales for users who were not using MasterCard in a phase-wise approach. The ticket sales were divided into various phases, outlined as follows.

• India matches at Guwahati and Trivandrum: August 30 from 8 PM IST onwards.
• India matches at Chennai, Delhi and Pune: August 31 from 8 PM IST onwards.
• India matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Mumbai: September 1 from 8 PM IST onwards.
• India matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata: September 2 from 8 PM IST onwards.
• India match at Ahmedabad: September 3 from 8 PM IST onwards.

Also read: India vs New Zealand, India vs England, India vs Sri Lanka ODI WC Tickets go on sale today

How to book ODI World Cup 2023 Tickets?

• Visit the BookMyShow website.
• Click on the venue of your choice under ‘Find matches by venue.’
• Select the specific match you wish to purchase World Cup tickets for.
• Click on the ‘Book’ option displayed on the screen.
• A login prompt will appear, allowing you to log in if you have an account.
• Choose the number of seats you require.
• Pick the desired seating area for which you want to buy tickets.
• Click on the ‘Book’ button.
• Provide the pincode for the home delivery of the tickets.
• Enter your necessary personal details.
• Proceed to the payment stage by clicking on ‘Proceed to Pay.’
• Complete the payment process to secure your tickets for the ODI World Cup 2023.

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Sony Sports gears up for Asian Games 2023, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Co to begin campaign on October 5

The Asian Games 2023 schedule has been released and fans cannot contain their excitement. The cricket tournament is all set to kick off from 19 September and conclude on 8 October 2023.

In the forthcoming Asian Games 2023, both men and women’s teams will compete. The men’s team will compete in a total of 18 matches while the women’s team will battle in 14 matches on the cricket field. The seeding of the teams will be based on the ICC T20I Ranking. The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 will take place in a T20 format.

Also Read: Ahead of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 game, check Virat Kohli’s ODI stats against Pakistan

The 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 will compete at the Asian Games for the first time in history for glory 🏅🇮🇳

Show your support for #TeamIndia and catch them in action only on the #SonySportsNetwork 📺#Cheer4India #Hangzhou22 pic.twitter.com/VS1jGnKcko

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 31, 2023

Gaikwad will be leading a rather young Indian Brigade in Asian Games

Gaikwad would captain young guns in the Asian Games 2023, as India would participate for the first time in a cricket event at the continental showpiece event. Meanwhile, Gaikwad who is a part of the CSK squad in IPL credited his skipper MS Dhoni to hone his skills for the highest level.

The men’s cricket competition will take place from 28th September to 8th October in a T20 format. Gaikwad, having made his T20I debut in July 2021, has played nine times for the Men in Blue with an average of just over 16.

Meanwhile, the senior Indian side has reached Sri Lanka to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup. The Men in Blue will take on the arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening encounter of the marquee event. The encounter is set to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 2 (Saturday).

Indian Squad for Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk).

Reserves: Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Sai Sudharsan.

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India Playing XI: No place for SKY, Shardul in IND vs PAK clash

India vs Pakistan marks the beginning of India Cricket Team’s official preparation for World Cup 2023. However, Rohit Sharma & Co are without an important member in KL Rahul. As he is still unfit, Ishan Kishan will come in India Playing XI against Pakistan as the wicketkeeper-batter. The only good news is the return of Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah. But there will be no place for Suryakumar Yadav or Tilak Varma against Babar Azam & Co in the IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 clash on Saturday.

KL Rahul’s absence creates two problems: 1. Ishan Kishan must play, 2. Kishan can only play in Top 3. That creates a dilemma on who should be the two openers. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have done well together. But should India drop Rohit Sharma to No 3 or 4? That is a big question for India head coach Rahul Dravid.

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Who opens for India?

In India’s Asia Cup camp, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both batted at No 3 and 4. So, keeping that in mind, Ishan Kishan seems to be the primary choice as the opener. And it’s not illogical. Against Shaheen Afridi’s fiery left-arm pace, India need a left-hander to counter. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill could be a problematic pair.

As things stand, Rohit Sharma at No 3 or 4 in India Playing XI could be a temporary solution.

Who will be India’s No 4?

When KL Rahul comes in, Shreyas Iyer will be India’s No 4. But in his absence, Iyer is set to bat at No 5. Virat Kohli is likely to be the No 4 for the first two games.

However, Team India may gamble with Rohit Sharma as well, sending him in the middle overs to play as an enforcer. Rohit may very well bat at No 5 with Shreyas Iyer at No 4. Hence, Suryakumar Yadav will miss out from India Playing XI. .

There is also a chance for Ishan Kishan to bat at No 5. In that order, Shubman Gill and Rohit will open with Virat Kohli at No 3 and Shreyas Iyer at No 4.

In ideal situation, Sanju Samson could have solved the problem. However, with Team India backing Ishan Kishan instead, Sanju won’t be in the 15-member squad. He will continue to be in the reserves.

Hello Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/TXe0NXhMFt

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 30, 2023

IND vs PAK: What to expect?

• While the batting is sorted, it gets tricky in bowling combinations.
• If India vs Pakistan is on the same pitch as Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, it will be a two-paced wicket in Kandy.
• In LPL 2023, Pallekele has offered slow and high-scoring pitches both.
• If it’s on the slower side, India will be tempted to pick Axar Patel in place of Mohammed Shami or Mohammed Siraj.
• Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and one of Shami Siraj will be the pace attack.
• Hence, Shardul Thakur will also miss out even though he provides batting depth.
• That will give India three spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja.
• The final bowling combination will be decided only after Team India take a look at the pitch.

Predicted India Playing XI vs PAK:

1. Rohit Sharma (C)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Ishan Kishan (WK)
4. Virat Kohli
5. Shreyas Iyer
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Mohammed Siraj
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Jasprit Bumrah

India Squad for Asia Cup 2023: 

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. Travelling reserve: Sanju Samson

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BAN vs SL LIVE Score: In Naagin derby, Injury-hit defending champs on backfoot

BAN vs SL LIVE Score: In the upcoming match of the Asia Cup 2023, scheduled for August 31st (Thursday), Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from group B will face off at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This match marks the tournament opener for both teams, and they will be eager to kick-start their campaign with a victory.

Bangladesh’s historical performance against Sri Lanka in ODIs, particularly in the Asia Cup, has been less than stellar. Having secured only two wins against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh team is well aware of their past struggles. Despite facing some injuries, Sri Lanka will have the advantage of playing on their home turf. Both teams are determined to begin the tournament on a positive note, suggesting a closely contested match ahead.

Shakib al Hasan aims to overcome Bangladesh’s poor record and begin the tournament positively. As the team’s most seasoned player, he’ll lead by example. Exploiting their opponents’ injury issues is a key focus for Bangladesh’s captain. The team relies on strong batting performances from Mohammad Naim and Litton Das, while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy add middle-order stability.

Contributions from Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bolster the lineup. The opening duo of Hasan Mahmud and Mustafizur Rahman must excel with the new ball against Sri Lanka’s aggressive batters. Experienced bowlers Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be aiming to control the game, with support from Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam.

Despite injuries, Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, enjoys home advantage and a positive history against Bangladesh. They seek inspiration from past victories. A strong opening by Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne is vital, followed by middle-order partnerships led by Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Charith Asalanka.

Quick runs from Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva are crucial in the lower order. Kasun Rajitha and Dunith Wellalage need precise new-ball bowling. Absence of Wanindu Hasaranga is a setback; Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana must perform in the middle overs. Dhananjaya de Silva and Shanaka’s roles are important in support.

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Match Details

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 2 Asia Cup 2023

Match Date: August 31, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

BAN vs SL: Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

Live Streaming & Broadcast

The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 clash will be broadcast live via the Star Sports network on television. For those inclined towards digital viewing, the live streaming of this exciting clash can be conveniently accessed through the Disney+ Hotstar application and its official website.

It’s worth noting that mobile users will be pleased to know that they can enjoy unrestricted access to the live coverage without incurring any charges. This comprehensive coverage ensures that fans from various corners of the world can tune in to catch the riveting action of the BAN vs SL clash.

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Bilateral Cricket Media Rights Auction Today, BCCI set for another windfall

The BCCI media rights for bilateral cricket matches to be played in India over the course of the following five years will be put up for auction on Thursday, August 31, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

The three bidders, Disney Star, Viacom18, and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), are hoped to once again relax their financial restraints.

When they did it previously, BCCI walked away with the IPL (Indian Premier League) rights for the cycle 2023–27, valued at 48,390 crore. Included in that were payments of Rs. 23,575 crore (for TV rights) from Disney Star and Rs. 23,757 crore (for exclusive digital rights) from Viacom18.

Disney Star was once more in the thick of things when the ICC (International Cricket Council) later auctioned off its rights for four years, purchasing the rights for $3.03 billion.

After that, it made the decision to keep solely the digital rights and sublicensed the TV rights for almost $1.4 billion to Zed Entertainment Enterprises.

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Bilateral Cricket Media Rights of BCCI

This time, there are two packages up for grabs: the TV rights for the Indian subcontinent, which start at a base price of 20 crore each match, and the internet and international rights, which start at a base price of 25 crore per match.

India will play 88 matches over the course of the next five years under the current FTP (future tour programme), featuring 25 Tests, 27 ODIs, and 36 T20Is.

The board is also banking on the popularity of Indian cricket and the fact that the bidders fought valiantly for the rights to the IPL and ICC tournaments despite keeping the reserve price for the first time at 25% less than the average per-match price from the previous cycle (60 crore per match).

The board will receive 5,280 crore from India cricket over the following five years, even at the average price from the previous cycle. However, its internal goal is 100 crore every match, or 8,800 crore.

Currently, Viacom18, the owner of the IPL’s digital rights, will also be considering the digital rights for matches involving India. The ICC’s TV rights will be held by SPNI, which is merging with ZED, and it has managed to keep its sports company free of any Indian cricket since 2018.

Disney Star, which had held the rights to all three key properties (BCCI matches, IPL matches, and ICC matches), currently only possesses TV rights to the IPL and digital rights to the ICC competitions.

Experts predict that there won’t be aggressive bidding for the BCCI rights if the bidders act on business logic rather than ego.

However, Viacom18, which is expected to bid strongly for digital rights, cannot allow the bidding for TV to be so low that its competitors may purchase those for closer to the base price.

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India vs Australia, India vs Afghanistan & Pune ODI World Cup 2023 Tickets go on sale today

World Cup 2023 ticket sales for India matches at Delhi, Pune, & Chennai will begin today. The three venues will host Rohit Sharma & Co during the showpiece event, starting with Chennai. India will play Australia on October 8 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Later, India will play Afghanistan in Delhi on October 11. Lastly, Pune will host India vs Bangladesh match on October 19. 

For the uninitiated, ticket sales for India’s warm-up matches began yesterday. India will have two warm-up games in Guwahati and Trivandrum before they kick off the showpiece event by playing against Australia on October 8. This is the first day wherein India matches ticket sales will be up for grabs. Naturally, fans are excited and cannot wait to get tickets to watch Rohit Sharma & Co in action. 

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World Cup 2023 Ticket Schedule for Mastercard users & India matches

• August 24 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale – All Non-India event matches, excluding warm-up games (now live)
• August 29 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-sale – All India matches, excluding warm-up games
• September 14 from 6 PM IST onwards: Mastercard Pre-Sale – Semi-Finals and Final

For all the other users, World Cup 2023 ticket sales for India’s matches will commence in stages starting from August 30. Here is the schedule for the process:

• India matches at Guwahati and Trivandrum: August 30 from 8 PM IST onwards.
• India matches at Chennai, Delhi, and Pune: August 31 from 8 PM IST onwards.
• India matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Mumbai: September 1 from 8 PM IST onwards
• India matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata: September 2 from 8 PM IST onwards
• India match at Ahmedabad: September 3 from 8 PM IST onwards

India World Cup Schedule

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Ishan Kishan to bat at No 5! WK-batter practices with Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja for hours

Star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is gearing up for his appearance in the India vs Pakistan clash during the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, September 2. The talented left-handed batter is a confirmed starter as KL Rahul is sidelined due to a minor injury, as confirmed by Indian head coach Rahul Dravid in a recent press conference held on Tuesday. During Rahul’s absence, Ishan will take on the role of wicketkeeper-batter. While Ishan is typically an opening batter, the presence of Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma in the top positions has led to his likely assignment in the middle order.

With the return of Shreyas Iyer to the team, he will occupy the number 4 position. As a result, Ishan Kishan will take up the batting position at number 5 in the initial two matches against Pakistan and Nepal (September 4th) in Pallekele. Leading up to the match, Ishan has been honing his skills alongside finishers Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja during training sessions on Days 4 and 5 of the conditioning camp in Alur, Bengaluru, as reported by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the Asia Cup.

“The team management has fully prepared Ishan Kishan. He was seen batting with Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. He played with them for an hour for two days. Ishan has been fully prepared for the role.”

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For those unfamiliar with Ishan Kishan’s track record, it’s worth noting that he hasn’t had the experience of playing in the number 5 position in ODIs throughout his career up until now. Out of the total 17 ODIs he has participated in so far, Ishan has been an opener on six occasions, while in four matches, he took on the role of the number three batter. His involvement as the number 4 batsman for Team India has spanned six matches, during which he managed to accumulate a total of 106 runs.

India’s Probable Playing XI vs Pakistan: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah

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Asia Cup 2023 Points Table: Pakistan top Group A with Nepal mauling

Asia Cup 2023 2023 Points Table: Pakistan secured a dominating win over Nepal in the PAK vs NEP of Asia Cup 2023. With this win, the Men in Green have moved to top of Group A table. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed scored tons, while the bowlers skittled Nepal for 104 to seal a 238-run win.

Asia Cup 2023 Points Table

Group A

Group B

Sri Lanka look to defend their title

Sri Lanka will look to defend their title when they will start their campaign in Asia Cup 2023. However, the reigning champions are battling injuries ahead of their title defence. Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara are ruled out due to injuries. Avishka Fernando is out of contention for an undisclosed period due to COVID-19.

A star-studded curtain-raiser for the Super 11 Asia Cup 2023 in Multan 🤩#PAKvNEP | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/SR6Ki3JOwV

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 30, 2023

Asia Cup 2023 Format

Six teams will participate in the tournament with and a total of 13 matches will be played. Four out of six teams will qualify for the Super 4s. After which, the top two will clash for the title in the final.

Asia Cup 2023 Schedule

The road to the Super 4s and the final will be determined by the number of points each team earns during the tournament. The points-table will also feature the net run-rate superiority, which will come into effect when teams are tied on table with the same number of points.

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Team India’s road for ODI World Cup 2023 starts with Asia Cup 2023

With less than 40 days left for the World Cup 2023 tournament to kick off, Rohit Sharma & Co begin preparation by playing Asia Cup. After the Continental Cup, India will play three ODIs against Australia. These matches will be critical for India as they aim to finally end the trophy drought, which has not seen them win ICC Trophies for 10 years.

Asia Cup will give India a chance to fix combinations. After a long time, the Men in Blue will have a chance to play a full-strength squad. The Continental will see the return of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer from their respective injuries. The trio missed the majority of ODIs in 2023, which allowed India to try different combinations. While a few of them clicked, few of them did not.

Prep mode 🔛

Energy levels high 💪

Getting into the groove in Alur 👌#TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/rHBZzbf4WT

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 29, 2023

One major area of concern for India has been failing to find a solution at number four. Suryakumar Yadav was tried in that role, but he failed to cement the place. With Iyer fully fit, he will play at that role and hopefully continue his dazzling form, which has seen him average over 45 in ODIs at four.

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Head coach Rahul Dravid stated in the press conference that KL Rahul won’t play India’s opening games against Pakistan and Nepal as he is not fully fit. With only Ishan Kishan as the backup wicketkeeper, the southpaw is expected to slot in the middle order – a role which he is not familiar.

Rohit Sharma is expected to open along with Shubman Gill, followed by Kohi and Iyer at three and four respectively. Kishan will play at five, followed by all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. India’s bowling looks promising, with Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Siraj in it.

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