Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Seven New Indian Players to Debut in Asia Cup
India's cricket team for the Asia Cup includes seven new players.
These players are making their first appearance in this major tournament.
The team is counting on these new players to bring fresh energy and talent to the team.
Some notable players making their debut include Sanju Samson, known for his impressive runs, and Abhishek Sharma, who had a great IPL season.
Others like Jitesh Sharma and Shivam Dube are expected to add power to the team.
The team hopes these new players will contribute to a successful campaign.
Seven players will be making their Asia Cup debut.
Sanju Samson has over 1,800 T20I runs and a strike rate above 135.
Abhishek Sharma is included after a successful IPL season, achieving 484 runs.
Jitesh Sharma, known for his high strike rate, gets his debut call.
Shivam Dube adds middle-order power and seam bowling to the team.
- Who
- Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube and Harshit Rana.
- What
- Seven Indian players will be playing in the Asia Cup for the first time.
- When
- Details not provided, but it is stated that the players are making their debut in the upcoming Asia Cup.
- Where
- The article mentions the campaign will be in Rajgir.
- Why
- The selectors are backing youth and form, with a bold shift in strategy.
- Debut Players
- 7
- Sanju Samson
- Over 1,800 T20I runs
- Abhishek Sharma
- 484 IPL runs
- Jitesh Sharma
- 150+ T20 strike rate
- Shivam Dube
- 418 IPL runs, strike rate of 162