Team India endured their second loss in three days in the Super Four round of the ongoing Asia Cup. After losing to Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller, things went down the wire against Sri Lanka as well and yet again, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/asia-cup-2022-rohit-sharma-turns-his-back-on-arshdeep-singh-during-the-final-over-against-sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Rohit Sharma</b></a> and his men came second in the encounter. Many questions are being raised after their poor show in the Asia Cup and it is likely that a few changes will be made in the playing XI for the game against Afghanistan.

Skipper Rohit admitted after the loss against Sri Lanka that a few questions are still to be answered ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia. Though India are still scheduled to play six more T20Is, the squad for the T20 World Cup is expected to be announced by September 16. Hence, the game against Afghanistan could be a last chance for the team to try out another combination.

3 Changes India might make for Afghanistan game in Asia Cup 2022:

<b>1. Dinesh Karthik - IN, Rishabh Pant - OUT</b>

Dinesh Karthik getting dropped for the Super Four round of the Asia Cup has baffled many. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/thank-you-to-everyone-will-get-back-soon-ravindra-jadeja-pens-heartfelt-note-after-successful-knee-surgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Ravindra Jadeja</b></a> getting ruled out of the tournament, Rohit Sharma cleared that the team wanted a left-hander in the middle-order to break the trend of right-handed batters.&nbsp;

However, Rishabh Pant hasn't justified his place with the scores of 17 and 14 in last two matches. On the other hand, Dinesh Karthik has been in excellent touch playing the role of a finisher since the Indian Premier League (IPL).

He also performed well on his India comeback finishing innings on a high almost everytime. Against Afghanistan, India will need his experienced to at least and Pant might have to sit out following two low-key outings.

Team India included Deepak Hooda to strengthen their batting line-up after Jadeja got ruled out of Asia Cup. He also provides a sixth bowling option with his off-spin. But surprisingly, Rohit didn't use him at all in the last two matches despite one of his regular five bowlers having an off day in both games.

Moreover, Hooda batted down the order at number seven against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He is clearly batting out of position having scored a stunning ton against Ireland at number three. It is only better for India to include Axar Patel who is capable of batting at seven and providing four overs of left-arm spin bowling as well.

Axar is like-for-like replacement for Jadeja too and though he is not a brilliant batter like the latter, the left-hander is certainly no mug with the bat. His inclusion will solve some issues related to bowling as well.

Though it hasn't been officially announced, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/reports-avesh-khan-ruled-out-of-asia-cup-2022-due-to-illness-deepak-chahar-named-as-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Avesh Khan</b></a> has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with reported illness. Deepak Chahar has replaced him in the squad. The man has returned from injury and starred during the ODI series against Zimbabwe.&nbsp;

Not long ago, he was the go-to man for India with the new ball only to be hampered by a lot of injury concerns. Now that he is back, he should definitely play as many matches he can to get into the scheme of World Cup.

Ravi Ashwin performed well against Sri Lanka but clearly, two spinners strategy hasn't worked for India in two matches and having an extra seamer who can bat well at number 8 would be a great option.

<p>Team India endured their second loss in three days in the Super Four round of the ongoing Asia Cup. After losing to Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller, things went down the wire against Sri Lanka as well and yet again, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/asia-cup-2022-rohit-sharma-turns-his-back-on-arshdeep-singh-during-the-final-over-against-sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Rohit Sharma</b></a> and his men came second in the encounter. Many questions are being raised after their poor show in the Asia Cup and it is likely that a few changes will be made in the playing XI for the game against Afghanistan.</p>
<p>Skipper Rohit admitted after the loss against Sri Lanka that a few questions are still to be answered ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia. Though India are still scheduled to play six more T20Is, the squad for the T20 World Cup is expected to be announced by September 16. Hence, the game against Afghanistan could be a last chance for the team to try out another combination.</p>
<h3>3 Changes India might make for Afghanistan game in Asia Cup 2022:</h3>
<h3><b>1. Dinesh Karthik - IN, Rishabh Pant - OUT</b></h3>
<p>Dinesh Karthik getting dropped for the Super Four round of the Asia Cup has baffled many. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/thank-you-to-everyone-will-get-back-soon-ravindra-jadeja-pens-heartfelt-note-after-successful-knee-surgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Ravindra Jadeja</b></a> getting ruled out of the tournament, Rohit Sharma cleared that the team wanted a left-hander in the middle-order to break the trend of right-handed batters.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, Rishabh Pant hasn't justified his place with the scores of 17 and 14 in last two matches. On the other hand, Dinesh Karthik has been in excellent touch playing the role of a finisher since the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>
<p>He also performed well on his India comeback finishing innings on a high almost everytime. Against Afghanistan, India will need his experienced to at least and Pant might have to sit out following two low-key outings.</p>
<h3>2. Axar Patel - IN, Deepak Hooda - OUT</h3>
<p>Team India included Deepak Hooda to strengthen their batting line-up after Jadeja got ruled out of Asia Cup. He also provides a sixth bowling option with his off-spin. But surprisingly, Rohit didn't use him at all in the last two matches despite one of his regular five bowlers having an off day in both games.</p>
<p>Moreover, Hooda batted down the order at number seven against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He is clearly batting out of position having scored a stunning ton against Ireland at number three. It is only better for India to include Axar Patel who is capable of batting at seven and providing four overs of left-arm spin bowling as well.</p>
<p>Axar is like-for-like replacement for Jadeja too and though he is not a brilliant batter like the latter, the left-hander is certainly no mug with the bat. His inclusion will solve some issues related to bowling as well.</p>
<h3>3. Deepak Chahar - IN, Ravi Ashwin - OUT</h3>
<p>Though it hasn't been officially announced, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/reports-avesh-khan-ruled-out-of-asia-cup-2022-due-to-illness-deepak-chahar-named-as-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Avesh Khan</b></a> has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with reported illness. Deepak Chahar has replaced him in the squad. The man has returned from injury and starred during the ODI series against Zimbabwe.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Not long ago, he was the go-to man for India with the new ball only to be hampered by a lot of injury concerns. Now that he is back, he should definitely play as many matches he can to get into the scheme of World Cup.</p>
<p>Ravi Ashwin performed well against Sri Lanka but clearly, two spinners strategy hasn't worked for India in two matches and having an extra seamer who can bat well at number 8 would be a great option.</p>

Team India endured their second loss in three days in the Super Four round of the ongoing Asia Cup. After losing to Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller, things went down the wire against Sri Lanka as w

Asia Cup 2022: 3 Changes India should make for the game against Afghanistan

India's hopes to make it to the final are dashed after their loss to Sri Lanka.

India are more or less out of the Asia Cup after losses against Sri Lanka and Pakistan and they might make a few changes for the game against Afghanistan.