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Virat Kohli has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team. "We feel Virat Kohli is an excellent future captain," said Srikkanth.
Srikkanth had said that the selection panel needs to have a futuristic view and needs to look forward.
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.
An agitated Srikkanth says all is ok and that there is nothing to worry about.
There have been ups and downs, the team did badly in Tests, but the team has done well in ODIs: Srikanth
Yesterday's (Tuesday) performance shows the fighting spirit of the team: Srikanth
Srikkanth lashes out against reporters. Says no member has been dropped and repeated questioning will not change the statement.
Srikkanth says a medical report from the team physiotherapist to BCCI says both Zaheer and Sehwag need rest on medical grounds.
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.
Chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth addresses the media. Confirms Sehwag and Zaheer have been rested.
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.
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.
Pitches in Bangladesh are likely to assist spin. R Ashwin and Rahul Sharma are the two main spinners in the team.
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.
Dinda's last ODI for India was against Sri Lanka at Dambulla in 2010.
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.
Ashok Dinda has been picked. He claimed seven wickets for East Zone against Central in the Duleep Trophy final.
It is confirmed now. Virender Sehwag, Umesh Yadav and Zaheer Khan have been rested.
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.
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.
BCCI confirms squad in an official tweet. MS Dhoni to lead India in Asia Cup with Virat Kohli as his deputy.
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.
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.
Virender Sehwag has an average of 13 from 5 innings in the ongoing CB Series Down Under with 30 being his highest.
Sources say Gautam Gambhir will lead India in Asia Cup.
BCCI sources have revealed that MS Dhoni and Zaheer Khan may be rested for the tournament as well.
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.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will take part in the ODI tournament.
Sources have told NDTV that Virender Sehwag has been dropped from the side.
Sachin Tendulkar has been included in India's ODI squad for Asia Cup beginning in Dhaka from March 12, according to sources.
