Asia Cup 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Top 5 issues Indian team management need to sort out ahead of the prestigious event
#4. Who will be the third spinner?
Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal (Source: Twitter)
Before the upcoming Asia Cup in 2023, India urgently needs to make a final decision regarding their third spinner. Yuzvendra Chahal, who once held a vital role, has faced a decline in favour of team management. His absence from the West Indies tour, coupled with subpar performances in T20Is, has raised concerns. In contrast, Kuldeep Yadav has solidified his spot in both the Asia Cup and potentially the World Cup squad.
Kuldeep’s exceptional ODI performances this year have positioned him as a preferred choice due to his mystery and versatile spin variations. While Chahal played a pivotal role in the 2019 World Cup, his prospects for the 2023 edition look uncertain. Despite the uncertainty, his selection remains a possibility, although he faces challenges from Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravichandran Ashwin. If the team opts to go with an offspinner, Chahal might miss his flight once again.
