Madan Lal, a former cricket player for India and 1983 World Cup champion, supported India as the favourites to win the Asia Cup again and asked the team’s management to include Kuldeep Yadav, a seasoned left-arm wrist spinner, in the starting eleven.
On Wednesday, September 10, India, the Asia Cup’s eight-time record champions, will kick off their campaign. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Suryakumar Yadav-led team will play the UAE, the hosts. The other two teams in Group A are Oman and Pakistan. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan make up the other group (Group B).
In addition to India, Lal mentioned Afghanistan as a formidable opponent. The 74-year-old added that two teams that could perform well in the eight-team championship are Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
“India’s talented squad makes them a clear favourite. An fascinating tournament is created by the unpredictable nature of the T20 format and the performances of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan—particularly Afghanistan, which is playing brilliantly right now. Afghanistan might pose a threat to Pakistan, whose performance and confidence are currently in doubt. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are all serious candidates,” India Today cited him as stating.
Because of his distinctive bowling style, Kuldeep Yadav ought to be a member of the team: Lal
Lal also discussed his thoughts on the possible best lineup for India in the Asia Cup. Lal stated that the Men in Blue might choose to use three pacers and two spinners in Dubai while arguing for Kuldeep’s participation.
Because of his distinctive bowling technique, which is hard to match in T20 cricket, Kuldeep Yadav ought to be a member of the squad. Naturally, the team combination and wicket conditions will determine the final selection. In Dubai, it would be ideal to have three fast bowlers and two spinners, Lal continued.
On Tuesday, September 9, the much awaited competition begins. In the curtain-raiser, Afghanistan will play Hong Kong at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
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