Asia Cup 2023: Nepal's strongest predicted playing XI for the tournament
These players will make a perfect XI for Nepal in the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup.
2. Aasif Sheikh (wicketkeeper)
The 22-year-old Aasif Sheikh’s responsibility will be to deliver fierce starts and keep the wickets for his side. Serving Nepal since September 2021, he has scored 1187 runs with a hundred and nine fifties in 41 ODIs. This year, he has accumulated 532 runs in 18 matches at a strike rate of 81.72.
Appearing in the Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, he notched up a match-winning century (110 off 110) for his team against Papua New Guinea. The scintillating century was also his first ton in international cricket. He was inefficient with his bat in the Men’s Premier Cup, scoring only 59 runs in five games at a strike rate of 75.64.
In the Asia Cup 2023, his role will be crucial for Nepal’s maiden campaign. Along with Bhurtel, he will be expected to provide decent starts to his team. Currently, he is the second-most successful batter for Nepal in ODIs, and with this reputation, there will be a responsibility on his back to help the team do well in the competition.
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