Asia Cup 2023: The Strongest Playing 11s of Each Team

The Asia Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and teams are already finalizing their strongest playing 11s.

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India is the defending champion and will be looking to field a strong team with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah.

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Pakistan is also a strong contender with Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Hasan Ali in their ranks.

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Sri Lanka will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing 2022, and they have the likes of Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Wanindu Hasaranga to do so.

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Afghanistan is a dark horse in the tournament, and they have the likes of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to cause upsets.

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Bangladesh will be looking to improve on their recent performances, and they have the likes of Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan to do so.

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Nepal is the underdog in the tournament, but they have the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee to spring a surprise.

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The Asia Cup 2023 is sure to be a thrilling affair, and all six teams have a chance of winning.

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