India's probable second-string side for Asia Cup 2018

Australia v India - Game 3 — Rohit Sharma is expected to lead the side in the absence of Virat Kohli

With the Asia Cup 2018 set to begin on the 15th of September, 2018, Indian fans are looking forward to witnessing the epic clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled to take place on the 19th of September. However, with a long and tiring England series, most players would not be available for selection for the Asia Cup squad. Thus, a second string side may be chosen to represent the country this year.

#1 Rohit Sharma (C)

Australia v India - Game 1 — Rohit Sharma has become the next generation Virender Sehwag

India's Mr. 200 and one of the most destructive openers in the world. Ro-Hitman is feared by most bowlers, and on his day, he can make each of them pay.

#2 Shreyas Iyer

ECB XI v India A - Tour Match — Iyer batting

A very very consistent player who has been scoring runs in the domestic circuit for quite some time now and deserves a go in the Asia Cup.

#3 Ambati Rayudu

Australia v India: Carlton Mid ODI Tri Series - Game 5 — Rayudu playing for India

CSK's revelation of the year, Rayudu has recreated his own reputation, this time as an opening batsman but in this team, he will bat in the middle order.

#4 MS Dhoni (Wk)

Australia v India - Tri-Series Game 7 — MS Dhoni

Former Skipper MS Dhoni is a must for every Indian limited-overs side leading to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

#5 Rishabh Pant

Semi Final 1 - ICC Under 19 World Cup — Pant playing for India U19

India's new wicketkeeper-hitter batsman, Rishabh Pant needs an extended stay with the national side in order to cement his position.

#6 Kedar Jadhav

Australia 'A' v India 'A' - Quadrangular Series Final — Jadhav last played for India against Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017 Final

With phenomenal abilities to strike the ball and finish off games for India, along with playing long steady knocks, Jadhav needs to be re-instated into the Indian lineup.

#7 Krunal Pandya

Pandya Senior, if explored well, could end up as a genuine number 6 batsman for India and offer several good overs of left arm off spin.

#8 Deepak Chahar

CSK's find of the season, Deepak Chahar has the herculean ability to swing the ball both ways and pick wickets with the new ball and can also swing the bat to hit a few big shots.

#9 Mohammad Siraj

Siraj has been doing extraordinarily well in Domestic cricket, as well as List A cricket and must be given an opportunity to represent India in the Asia Cup.

#10 Yuzvendra Chahal

2nd Momentum ODI: South Africa v India — Chahal in: 2nd Momentum ODI, South Africa v India

India's premier leg-spinner, Chahal has a huge responsibility on his shoulders, is expected to pick crucial wickets and not leak too many runs on spin-friendly UAE tracks.

#11 Siddarth Kaul

Siddharth Kaul has made a point this IPL

Kaul had a great IPL, coming out of the ordinary medium pace bowlers' list to the extraordinary wicket taking bowlers' list. He must be given an opportunity to play for India in this Asia Cup.