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Asia Cup squad

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Feb 29, 2012 09:15 pm IST
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The 15 member Indian Squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup: First row L to R - Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Virat Kohli (vice captain), Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma; second row L to R - Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar and Vinay Kumar; third row L to R - Rahul Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Manoj Tiwary, Irfan Pathan and Ashok Dinda. PTI photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 29, 2012 09:15 pm IST

The 15 member Indian Squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup: First row L to R - Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Virat Kohli (vice captain), Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma; second row L to R - Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar and Vinay Kumar; third row L to R - Rahul Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Manoj Tiwary, Irfan Pathan and Ashok Dinda. PTI photo

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BCCI announced the squad for Asia Cup. Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan were 'rested' while Sachin Tendulkar was included. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 29, 2012 09:15 pm IST

BCCI announced the squad for Asia Cup. Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan were 'rested' while Sachin Tendulkar was included.

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Contrary to speculations, MS Dhoni has not been rested and will lead the team in Asia Cup. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Contrary to speculations, MS Dhoni has not been rested and will lead the team in Asia Cup. (Reuters)

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After his match winning performance against Sri Lanka at Hobart, Virat Kohli has been named vice captain of Indian team for Asia Cup. BCCI feels Kohli can be a future captain and it is important to groom him. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 29, 2012 09:15 pm IST

After his match winning performance against Sri Lanka at Hobart, Virat Kohli has been named vice captain of Indian team for Asia Cup. BCCI feels Kohli can be a future captain and it is important to groom him. (Reuters)

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Sachin Tendulkar's inclusion came as a surprise as there had been speculation that he would be rested following a long tour of Australia. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sachin Tendulkar's inclusion came as a surprise as there had been speculation that he would be rested following a long tour of Australia. (Reuters)

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In absence of Virender Sehawag, Gautam Gambhir was expected to be vice captain of the team but Kohli was made the deputy. Gambhir is included in the squad as one of the six specialist batsmen. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In absence of Virender Sehawag, Gautam Gambhir was expected to be vice captain of the team but Kohli was made the deputy. Gambhir is included in the squad as one of the six specialist batsmen. (Reuters)

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29-year-old Baroda all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who last played for India in West Indies tour, staged a comeback. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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29-year-old Baroda all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who last played for India in West Indies tour, staged a comeback. (Reuters)

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BCCI has retained Suresh Raina for Asia Cup despite his struggling performance throughout Australia tour. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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BCCI has retained Suresh Raina for Asia Cup despite his struggling performance throughout Australia tour. (Reuters)

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BCCI did not make major changes in the squad, thus retaining Ravindra Jadeja as well. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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BCCI did not make major changes in the squad, thus retaining Ravindra Jadeja as well. (Reuters)

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Praveen Kumar has been included in the squad to strengthen pace attack of the team. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Praveen Kumar has been included in the squad to strengthen pace attack of the team. (Reuters)

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Irfan Pathan will share the pace bowling load with Vinay, Praveen Kumar and Ashok Dinda. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Irfan Pathan will share the pace bowling load with Vinay, Praveen Kumar and Ashok Dinda. (Reuters)

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Bengal paceman Ashok Dinda made a comeback after his performance in the Ranji Trophy, where he was the second highest wicket taker. (Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bengal paceman Ashok Dinda made a comeback after his performance in the Ranji Trophy, where he was the second highest wicket taker. (Reuters)

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