Tilak Varma Debut : In the crucible of ASIA CUP 2023, where cricketing titans clash and destinies are forged, the Super 4 stage culminates as India and Bangladesh face off in a high-stakes encounter.
Team India, displaying their mettle, earns their coveted spot in the finals, while Bangladesh, facing consecutive defeats, find themselves out of the tournament. As the stage is set for this momentous clash, the Indian cricketing landscape undergoes a transformation of its own.
On the eve of the match came a seismic revelation from the Indian camp – the dreaded T20 international, Tilak Varma, is set to embark on his maiden ODI tour. The mantle of Indian cricket that included Rohit Sharma’s captaincy gave the young Verma the coveted India cap, symbolizing his ascent in the One Day International arena.
Southpaw virtuoso Tilak Varma graced the pitch with his ODI debut, just 43 days after his spectacular foray into the T20 world, which began on 3rd August against the West Indies.
India’s odyssey to reach the final came to a screeching halt in the Super 4 stage with resounding wins over arch-rivals Pakistan and spirited Sri Lanka. The culmination of their trip will see them face Sri Lanka in the grand finale, who secured their place by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling encounter on Thursday.
Entrance of Shami-famous Krishna and TIlak varma in asia cup 2023
The composition of Indian bowling has also changed. The pace duo of Mohammad Shami and the famous Krishna plays their role in the playing eleven. Shami falls in favor of Siraj, while the popular Krishna replaces Bumrah.
The enigmatic Kuldeep Yadav, who has been in superb form throughout the tournament, has been rested, making way for the inclusion of Shardul Thakur. The contours of the Indian cricket landscape have changed significantly, leading them to the coveted final of the Asia Cup 2023.
As Team India takes to the field, the quintet outlines changes to their strategy. In the deciding toss, Team India chose to field first against Bangladesh. The lineup for this consequential match sees the start of Tilak Varma’s ODI journey, with veterans Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Hirshan Krishna and Shardul Thakur returning to the playing XI.
Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammad Siraj, giants in their own right, afford a well-earned reprieve.
It is imperative to note that the Indian cricket juggernaut has reached the pinnacle of the Asia Cup, forcing the team management to give a chance to players who have been relegated to the periphery throughout the tournament. As a result, five respected members of the team have been strategically left out, giving an opportunity to explore the depth of the team’s bench strength with new talent.
The decision to field first is a symbol of India’s strategic prowess. Responding to a query, captain Rohit Sharma announced the debut of several players, with Tilak Varma at the forefront.
The playing XI for IND vs BAN :
Team India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Hirshan Krishna, Mohammed Shami.
Bangladesh Playing 11: Tanjeed Hasan Tamim, Liton Das (wicket), Anamul Haq, Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Tauheed Hridayoy, Shamim Hussain, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Mehdi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzeed Hasan Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman.
