Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar will not be a part of India's Asia Cup squad, after it was reported that he requested the BCCI not to consider him for the tournament.
The other major announcement was the axing of Yuvraj Singh from the ODI squad. Yuvraj has displayed indifferent form and poor fitness levels in the recent past.
Tendulkar had sought a break to spend time with his children, while Yuvraj's ouster was on the cards after a series of disappointing performances in recent times.
"Sachin Tendulkar requested the Board not to consider him for the Asia Cup, as he wanted to spend time with his children, in view of the hectic cricket season ahead," Srinivasan said in a statement after the meeting.
The squad will be led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who returns to take charge of the team.
Meanwhile, what will bring cheer to the Indian fans is the return of Virender Sehwag, who has recovered from his shoulder injury and forms part of the squad.
Also returning were Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Praveen Kumar and Ashish Nehra.
Amongst the surprise picks were Saurabh Tiwary and Ashok Dinda. While this the first time Tiwary has been picked, Dinda retained his place after being a part of the outfit that performed poorly in Zimbabwe. Dinesh Karthik and Yusuf Pathan are among the high profile names dropped from the side that went to Zimbabwe. Also axed was Murali Vijay who had a torrid outing, and Amit Mishra.
R Ashwin however retained his place after his good showing in the only match he played, along with Pragyan Ojha who had looked like the best spinner on view. They will partner Harbhajan in the spin department.
Squad: MS Dhoni (captain, wk), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Praveen Kumar, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Pragyan Ojha, R Ashwin, Saurabh Tiwary, Ashok Dinda.
The other major announcement was the axing of Yuvraj Singh from the ODI squad. Yuvraj has displayed indifferent form and poor fitness levels in the recent past.
Tendulkar had sought a break to spend time with his children, while Yuvraj's ouster was on the cards after a series of disappointing performances in recent times.
"Sachin Tendulkar requested the Board not to consider him for the Asia Cup, as he wanted to spend time with his children, in view of the hectic cricket season ahead," Srinivasan said in a statement after the meeting.
The squad will be led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who returns to take charge of the team.
Meanwhile, what will bring cheer to the Indian fans is the return of Virender Sehwag, who has recovered from his shoulder injury and forms part of the squad.
Also returning were Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Praveen Kumar and Ashish Nehra.
Amongst the surprise picks were Saurabh Tiwary and Ashok Dinda. While this the first time Tiwary has been picked, Dinda retained his place after being a part of the outfit that performed poorly in Zimbabwe. Dinesh Karthik and Yusuf Pathan are among the high profile names dropped from the side that went to Zimbabwe. Also axed was Murali Vijay who had a torrid outing, and Amit Mishra.
R Ashwin however retained his place after his good showing in the only match he played, along with Pragyan Ojha who had looked like the best spinner on view. They will partner Harbhajan in the spin department.
Squad: MS Dhoni (captain, wk), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Praveen Kumar, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Pragyan Ojha, R Ashwin, Saurabh Tiwary, Ashok Dinda.
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