As the Asian Games 2023 starts, India stands tall as one of the strong contenders for the coveted gold medal in cricket. India’s journey in the Asian Games cricket competition begins with a direct entry into the quarter-finals on October 3, 2023.
While some prominent players in Indian cricket are occupied with the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, the Asian Games 2023 has become a pivotal platform for emerging talents to shine. The absence of big stars is an opportunity for young cricketers to shine on the international stage.
Ruturaj Gaikwad takes the responsibility of leadership entrusted with directing the young Indian team in the absence of established stars. Arshdeep Singh will lead India’s pace attack at the Asian Games.
India Men’s Squad For The Asian Games 2023
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh, Akash Deep.
Standby Players: Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Sai Sudarsan.
India Men’s Cricket Schedule at Asian Games 2023: Match Dates and Times
Here is the full schedule of India Men’s Cricket Schedule at Asian Games 2023:
| Date | Match Details | Time (IST) | Venue |
| October 3, 2023 | India vs TBC, Quarter Final 1 | 6:30 AM |
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
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| October 6, 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Semi Final 1 | 6:30 AM |
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
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| October 6, 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Semi Final 2 | 11:30 AM |
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
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| October 7, 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 3rd Place Play-off | 6:30 AM |
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
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| October 7, 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | 11:30 AM |
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
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India Men’s Predicted Playing XI For Asian Games
| Number | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) | Batter |
| 2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| 3 | Rahul Tripathi | Batter |
| 4 | Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| 5 | Jitesh Sharma | Wicket-keeper |
| 6 | Rinku Singh | Batter |
| 7 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| 8 | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 10 | Mukesh Kumar | Bowler |
| 11 | Avesh Khan | Bowler |
Also Read, Asian Games 2023 Cricket: Men’s and Women’s Teams, Groups, Schedule, and More
India Men’s Players To Watch Out For
Yashasvi Jaiswal:
The young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as a promising asset for Indian cricket. With appearances in 5 T20I matches for India, he has showcased his potential by accumulating 132 runs, including an impressive high score of 84. His average of 33.0 and a remarkable strike rate of 145.05 underline his ability to provide quick starts at the top of the order. Also, his IPL experience is remarkable, having played in 37 IPL matches and scoring 1172 runs.
Tilak Varma:
Tilak Varma, an outstanding middle-order batsman, has made waves in Indian cricket at 20. In his short international career, he has already represented India in seven T20I matches, scoring 174 runs at an excellent average of 34.8. In addition, in the most recent season of the IPL in 2023, he scored 343 runs in just 11 matches, with a fantastic average of 42.88 and a strike rate of 164.11.
Arshdeep Singh:
Arshdeep Singh, a rising left-arm pace sensation in T20 cricket, has made significant strides in his career. With 33 T20I matches for India under his belt, he has proven his worth by taking 50 wickets. His ability to swing the ball and extract bounce has been a valuable asset for the team. Furthermore, he has significant experience in the IPL, playing in 51 IPL matches and taking 57 wickets.
