Asia Cup 2012: India's squad announced

Feb 29, 2012 14:56 (IST)

Virat Kohli has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team. "We feel Virat Kohli is an excellent future captain," said Srikkanth.

Feb 29, 2012 14:55 (IST)

Srikkanth had said that the selection panel needs to have a futuristic view and needs to look forward.

Feb 29, 2012 14:54 (IST)

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar says that all the players chosen for the Asia Cup are candidates who are likely to play a big role for India in the next World Cup.

Feb 29, 2012 14:53 (IST)

An agitated Srikkanth says all is ok and that there is nothing to worry about.

Feb 29, 2012 14:52 (IST)

There have been ups and downs, the team did badly in Tests, but the team has done well in ODIs: Srikanth

Feb 29, 2012 14:52 (IST)

Yesterday's (Tuesday) performance shows the fighting spirit of the team: Srikanth

Feb 29, 2012 14:51 (IST)

Srikkanth lashes out against reporters. Says no member has been dropped and repeated questioning will not change the statement.

Feb 29, 2012 14:48 (IST)

Srikkanth says a medical report from the team physiotherapist to BCCI says both Zaheer and Sehwag need rest on medical grounds.

Feb 29, 2012 14:48 (IST)

Srikkanth says he is happy with the ODI performance of the team Down Under. Claims matches have been close and that the tied match against Sri Lanka was an umpiring error. Adds that points table could have changed.

Feb 29, 2012 14:46 (IST)

Chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth addresses the media. Confirms Sehwag and Zaheer have been rested.

Feb 29, 2012 14:44 (IST)

Sunil Gavaskar tells NDTV that he is not surprised with the decision to rest Zaheer. He says the decision to include Yusuf Pathan is good as he is useful batting at number 7. The former India captain says Indian batting needs depth.

Feb 29, 2012 14:41 (IST)

Ashwin has 7 wickets from as many matches in the ODI series in Australia while Sharma has played just one match and has a wicket to show for it.

Feb 29, 2012 14:40 (IST)

Pitches in Bangladesh are likely to assist spin. R Ashwin and Rahul Sharma are the two main spinners in the team.

Feb 29, 2012 14:39 (IST)

Irfan Pathan, Praveen Kumar and Vinay Kumar will spearhead Indian pace attack in Bangladesh. Pathan has claimed 6 wickets from his 4 matches in the CB series.Vinay Kumar has 9 from 6 matches while Praveen has 3 from 4 matches.

Feb 29, 2012 14:36 (IST)

Dinda's last ODI for India was against Sri Lanka at Dambulla in 2010.

Feb 29, 2012 14:36 (IST)

Dinda's rich haul helped his side claim the Duleep Trophy for the first time. His selection may have been based on his performance recently.

Feb 29, 2012 14:35 (IST)

Ashok Dinda has been picked. He claimed seven wickets for East Zone against Central in the Duleep Trophy final.

Feb 29, 2012 14:33 (IST)

It is confirmed now. Virender Sehwag, Umesh Yadav and Zaheer Khan have been rested.

Feb 29, 2012 14:32 (IST)

Yusuf Pathan has been included in the side. His last ODI for the national side was against West Indies at Kingston in June 16, 2011. He was out with injury.

Feb 29, 2012 14:30 (IST)

Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Rahul Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan and Ashok Dinda are the other members.

Feb 29, 2012 14:28 (IST)

BCCI confirms squad in an official tweet. MS Dhoni to lead India in Asia Cup with Virat Kohli as his deputy.

Feb 29, 2012 14:26 (IST)

Sachin Tendulkar has scored 143 runs from 7 innings in the CB Series till the match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, at an average of 20.42.

Feb 29, 2012 14:24 (IST)

Gambhir, the likely candidate for the role of skipper if MS Dhoni is rested, has an average of 44 from 7 innings with 92 as his best knock.

Feb 29, 2012 14:23 (IST)

Virender Sehwag has an average of 13 from 5 innings in the ongoing CB Series Down Under with 30 being his highest.

Feb 29, 2012 14:21 (IST)

Sources say Gautam Gambhir will lead India in Asia Cup.

Feb 29, 2012 14:18 (IST)

BCCI sources have revealed that MS Dhoni and Zaheer Khan may be rested for the tournament as well.

Feb 29, 2012 14:12 (IST)

Sachin Tendulkar will get another chance to score his 100th ton in the tournament, unless India qualifies for the CB Series finals against Australia and Sachin slams his ton Down Under, earlier.

Feb 29, 2012 14:11 (IST)

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will take part in the ODI tournament.

Feb 29, 2012 14:10 (IST)

Sources have told NDTV that Virender Sehwag has been dropped from the side.

Feb 29, 2012 14:10 (IST)

Sachin Tendulkar has been included in India's ODI squad for Asia Cup beginning in Dhaka from March 12, according to sources.

Feb 29, 2012 13:50 (IST)

The selection committee meeting to pick India's squad for the Asia Cup has ended in Mumbai.