India's probable 15-member squad and starting XI for Asia Cup

Reserves: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel

The resources, all of who deserve to be in the starting XI, will be pivotal for the team in the long Asia Cup where the gravity of the squad will be precariously tested.

Besides the full-fledged starting XI, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel are expected to be included in the 15-member squad as well.

KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant's inclusion in the 15-member squad might assist the team management with a lot of options in the middle-order in the long Asia Cup.

Meanwhile, Axar Patel is also expected to find a place in the squad. Axar's addition can provide the Indian team with an option in the all-rounder's department. Moreover, he could come in handy under subcontinent conditions if Hardik fails to deliver for the Indian team.

Full Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Ambati Rayadu, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, MS Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Axar Patel, and Umesh Yadav.