Veteran batsman Shikhar Dhawan is most likely to lead India’s second string team at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 in China in September.
Legendry batter VVS Laxman is most likely to be named as the Head coach of the Indian team for the event.
The participation of the Indian team in Hangzhou Asian Games will be confirmed during the Board Of Cricket Conrtol Of India (BCCI) Apex Council Meeting on July 7.
Most likely, a ‘B’ team will go to China since the Asian Games 2023 matches are in conflict with the Asia Cup and World Cup.
Dhawan is no longer in contention for the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 since India’s new opener Shubman Gill has taken Dhawan’s spot at the top of the order.
Notably, the Asian Games will be played in Hangzhou from September to October. BCCI has decided to send both men’s and women’s cricket teams to the event.
Dhawan was the skipper of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The southpaw’s experience in Asian Games will be crucial as BCCI will field a young Indian team for the event.