Asia Cup: India's probable 15-member squad and starting XI

Wicketkeeper and All-rounder-MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya

Dhoni is once again under the pump

MS Dhoni entered the coveted 10000 run club not long ago. The stalwart answered his critics in fine style during the IPL as well. But a couple of unflattering innings in England has again triggered the usual questions. The Indian management invests unwavering faith in the 37-year-old and so it is hard to imagine Dhoni not travelling to UAE. It will be interesting to see if Mahi is used as a floater or bats higher up the order.

Hardik Pandya is also quite promising. He hasn't matured into the complete cricketer we expect him to be, but he is getting there. 2018 has been a silent year for the funky all-rounder as he doesn't have much to show with either bat and ball. His ability to strike the ball clean coming low down the order and dishing out some useful medium pace deliveries when the team requires makes him a compelling inclusion to the squad.