Asia Cup 2018: India's possible playing XI for the first game against Hong Kong

Pacers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed could make his debut against Hong Kong.

Having missed the whole Test series against England due to an injury, Bhuvneshwar Kumar would be raring have a go at this year's Asia Cup as Bhuvi's good performance with the ball is key to India's chances of retaining the Asia Cup.

Considering that he is coming after a hectic tour of England and was also injured recently, it is necessary that Indian team management gives Jasprit Bumrah a necessary rest and give chance to young left-arm quick Khaleel Ahmed to make his international debut against minnows Hong Kong, as Khaleel Ahmed has been highly rated by Rahul Dravid and current selector Venkatesh Prasad.