Top 5 Indian Players to Watch Out in Asia Cup 2016 : Indian team has been in tremendous form after defeating Australia 3-0 and Sri Lanka 2-1. Asia Cup will be played in T20 format for the first time from 24th February. Their form says that India will clinch the World Cup title again. In this tournament, 5 Asian superpowers will fight to become champion. Here we look at the 5 Indian players to watch out in the Asia Cup.
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Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin has been in terrific form in bowling. During 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka, Ashwin’s 4 for 8 was the best figures for an Indian in T20Is, beating his own 4 for 11. He will lead the spin attack with his partner Jadeja and new man Pawan Negi in the Asia Cup tournament 2016. He will be a key player for Team India for upcoming Asia Cup and Twenty20 World Cup tournament.
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina known to be a hard hitter when it comes to T20 format. Recently, he won the Syed Ali Mushtaq T20 trophy for Uttar Pradesh and Played the match winning knock against Australia in the 3rd T20. He is the one who can perform with both bat and ball. It will be interested to watch Raina’s shots in the Asia Cup.
Ms Dhoni
The Captain Cool of cricket Ms Dhoni, who likely to retire from ODI and T20I after T20 World Cup. So, he is in hungry to win the Twenty20 World Cup for India. He also won many trophies for India – T20 World Cup in 2007, 50 Over World Cup in 2011 and Champions Trophy in 2013. In the next season of IPL, he will play for Rising Pune Super Gaints. We all know that, Ms Dhoni is the dangerous batsman in the last 10 overs. It is treat to watch Ms Dhoni’s dangerous batting in Asia Cup.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj, the Man of the Series during India’s World Cup win in 2011, was included on the back of strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His last over Six against Australia in the 3rd T20I was the match-changing shot. He is the only one who smashed 6 sixes in a over. He will be the key player for India in the upcoming Asia Cup and the Twenty20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli
The Indian Test Captain Virat Kohli has been terrific form in the T20 format. India’s No.3 batsman in all formats, he scored 3 consecutive fifties against Australia in Australia. He is desperate to win the World Cup this year and the Asia Cup provides the ideal springboard for Virat Kohli. It is treat to watch Virat Kohli’s batting against some top class bowlers in the Asia Cup. He will be the star player for Team India in the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.