Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as captain for the Asian Video games 2023 as India have introduced a second-string squad for the distinguished event. The Asian Video games can be performed in China between September 23-October 8.

Attributable to a scheduling battle with the ODI World Cup, which is ready to start on October 5, the Asian Video games won’t embody first-choice gamers who’re vying for a spot within the World Cup squad.

Rinku Singh who had an excellent IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders final season additionally acquired a spot within the squad alongside Jitesh Sharma. The board has added two wicket-keepers to the staff as Prabhsimran Singh has additionally earned a spot.

The likes of Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, and Shivam Mavi will deal with the tempo division whereas Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Ravi Bishnoi will oversee the spin duties.

The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has additionally introduced a stand-by listing of the gamers which incorporates Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, and Sai Sudarsan in it.

India Squad for Asian Video games 2023:

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube.

Standby listing of gamers: Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Sai Sudarsan.