Updated: 28 July 2022
Asia Cup 2022: 5 Players To Watch Out For In The Tournament. The Asia Cup 2022 is just around the corner. After a wait of 4 years, we will be witnessing the Asian teams giving a neck-to-neck fight to lift the trophy. Previously it was supposed to take place in 2020, but the emergence of COVID-19 propelled the Asian Cricket Council to postpone the tournament to 2021. In the next year, again, it was again rescheduled for 2022 due to a tight schedule.
Sri Lanka was supposed to organize the Asia Cup from Aug 27-Sep 11. But, the political unrest in the country has resulted in the ACC giving UAE the final go-ahead for this year’s event. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and one country that wins the Asia Cup qualifier will be the 6 teams taking part in the 15th edition. Given below are the top 5 players to watch out for in Asia Cup 2022.
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ROHIT SHARMA
Rohit Sharma will be one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. He was appointed the captain of the Indian cricket team across all formats this year. Coincidentally, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India won the previous edition of the Asia Cup in 2018.
He was also the second highest scorer in the previous season, scoring 317 runs in 5 innings, at an astonishing average of 106. Rohit Sharma is one of the key players for team India, and his presence in the team will play a vital role if India are to win their 8th Asia cup title.
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RISHABH PANT
Rishabh Pant is one of the most promising players in the cricket arena. Over the last 2 years, he has become an invaluable asset to the team. The best thing that is happening with Pant is that he has started to value his wicket and play sensible cricket, which is making him even more dangerous.
The more he stays on the wicket, the more he can frustrate the opposition. If Rishabh Pant fires from all cylinders in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022, it will benefit India immensely.
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BABAR AZAM
Babar Azam is currently leading the ICC T20 batter rankings. He has become a role model for a lot of youngsters. The way Babar Azam has performed over the last few years in all formats of cricket, he seems unstoppable. He was the leading run scorer in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, where the right-handed top-order batsman scored 303 runs in 6 innings.
Pakistan has a fragile batting order, and the performance of Babar Azam will play a crucial role if they are to win the title. He will surely be one of the players to watch out for in Asia Cup 2022.
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RASHID KHAN
Rashid Khan needs no introduction these days. He is among the best T20 players in the current era. With his immaculate bowling, Rashid Khan has taken wickets at crucial moments. Batsmen generally don’t go after him and try to play out his overs without giving him a lot of wickets.
He was the highest wicket-taker in the previous edition of the Asia Cup, picking up 10 wickets in 5 innings. Since the Asia Cup 2022 will take place in UAE, which will suit his bowling, he will be one of the players to watch out for.
HARDIK PANDYA
After making a comeback from the injury, Hardik Pandya has taken the cricket fraternity by storm. He was the catalyst behind Gujarat Titans winning their maiden IPL trophy this year. Hardik Pandya has improved his game over the last 6 months and has become a permanent member of the T20 squad.
He has also started to bowl, which is a great sign. Hardik Pandya is one of the crucial members of the Indian team, and he will be expected to deliver in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.