Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma made everyone laugh, Asia Cup playing XI is ready!

Asia Cup 2025: Young opener Abhishek Sharma caught everyone's attention in the Indian team's practice session before the Asia Cup matches. In the nets, he not only hit the longest but also the most number of sixes, which made the bowlers run for their money. No matter who the bowler is, there was no lack in Abhishek's consistency in hitting sixes. His style gave relief to the Indian fans and assured them that the Asia Cup title is in safe hands. Abhishek's stormy performance was the center of attraction in the nets, and also gave big indications about Team India's playing eleven.

First multi-nation tournament, no pressure

For left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma, the T20 Asia Cup will be his first multi-nation tournament. However, there was no pressure in his game. In the nets, he kept sending the balls across the boundary in his familiar style. Abhishek's performance made it clear that the responsibility of opening for India is in strong hands.

Strong performance from opening to middle order

In the practice session, Abhishek Sharma's potential partner Shubman Gill was also seen practicing power hitting by waving the balls in the air. After this, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh also batted on the nets. All of them focused on power hitting. After batting, Rinku Singh also took part in the drill with fielding coach T. Dilip.

Wicketkeeping: Jitesh Sharma first choice

During the practice, Jitesh Sharma was seen preparing as the team's first wicketkeeper. At the same time, Sanju Samson was seen knocking with batting coach Sitashu Kotak. Although Samson later batted in the main nets, his role was not clear as the first choice in opening or wicketkeeping.

Strength of all-rounder and bowlers

All-rounder Hardik Pandya sweated it out in the nets. He first bowled and then focused on batting. Jasprit Bumrah bowled long spells while Arshdeep Singh showed a great mix of short pitch balls. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy also strengthened their preparations with long spells.

Probable playing XI for Asia Cup

Based on the indications from the practice sessions

India's probable playing XI could be as follows:

• Abhishek Sharma
• Shubman Gill
• Tilak Verma
• Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
• Rinku Singh
• Jitesh Sharma
• Hardik Pandya
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Arshdeep Singh
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Varun Chakravarthy