India will once again face a selection conundrum because they don't want to take any chances against Sri Lanka. Will they be tempted to include match-winner Dinesh Karthik in the starting lineup?
Digital Desk: India will face Sri Lanka in a must-win game at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. If Rohit Sharma and the team win the Asia Cup match, they will remain in the running for a final spot. If they lose, they will essentially be eliminated from the competition. India lost to Pakistan in their opening Super 4 match, while their opponents Sri Lanka are coming off a four-wicket victory against Afghanistan. The game on Tuesday is important for Sri Lanka, and their final Super 4 match will be against Pakistan, another tough opponent.
India will once again face a selection conundrum because they don't want to take any chances against Sri Lanka. Will they be tempted to include match-winner Dinesh Karthik in the starting lineup? If so, who will clear the path for him? In contrast, Yuzvendra Chahal has only taken one wicket through three games. Is India going to opt to bench him?
The possible starting lineup for India versus Sri Lanka is as follows:
Richard Sharma: The Indian captain hasn't scored many big runs in the current Asia Cup, but his stroke-play has been spectacular. Rohit, however, will be eager to extend his innings.
KL Rahul: The player had been having trouble since making a full recovery from his injury and returning to competitive cricket, but his 28-run knock-off only 20 balls in the Super 4 encounter against Pakistan showed him at his best.
Virat Kohli: The former captain of India appears to have found his rhythm again. He has hit back-to-back fifties, and his shots are executed with obvious confidence. With 154 runs to his name, Kohli leads India in run scoring during the current Asia Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav: After a stellar performance against Hong Kong, Suryakumar Yadav struggled against Pakistan, but he is still an essential member of India's middle order.
Rishabh Pant: The Southpaw's batting with the white ball continues to be difficult. More than his runs, his shot selection has drawn the most criticism. Pant is having trouble adjusting his innings to the circumstances of the game.
Dinesh Karthik: India may be considering giving Dinesh Karthik a chance given that he received so little playing time during the current Asia Cup. Karthik was removed from the starting XI for the most recent game.
Hardik Pandya: The all-rounder had a disappointing performance in the match against Pakistan, struggling both with the bat and the ball. But Hardik is a match-winner, and he'll want to regain his scorching form.
Axar Patel: If Axar Patel performs to his potential, the left-handed all-rounder could be the ideal stand-in for the injured Ravindra Jadeja.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: In one of his rare appearances, the right-arm bowler allowed runs to slip during the game against Pakistan. Bhuvneshwar will be motivated to lead India to victory in the upcoming match.
Arshdeep Singh: In the encounter against Sri Lanka, the left-arm bowler hopes to put the ghosts of the Pakistan match behind him and start over. Arshdeep Singh is a great player because of his maturity and poise, in addition to his line and length skills.
Ravi Bishnoi: On Sunday, the leg-spinner played in his first game of the current Asia Cup, and he more than lived up to expectations, recording 1 for 26 in his four overs in a contest when the majority of the Indian bowlers overshot their target by a significant margin.
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