Rinku, whose absence from the T20 sequence within the Caribbean raised questions, has now secured a spot within the squad for the Asian Gamesscheduled to happen from September 23 to October 8.
As the continental video games coincide with the start of the ODI World Cup, a B staff has been shaped for India’s illustration.
Joining Gaikwad and Rinku within the squad are Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Vermaand Prabhsimran Singh, all of whom were decided on in keeping with their remarkable performances within the IPL.
Dube had a standout season, taking part in a pivotal function in serving to CSK win a record-equalling 5th name, marking a vital milestone in his occupation.
Jaiswal scored 100 on his Test debut towards the West Indies on Thursday sooner than happening to develop into simplest the 3rd Indian to attain 150 in his first recreation for India.
Tilak has additionally been named within the staff which can face the West Indies in a five-match sequence from August 3.
Gaikwad, who will lead the aspect in China, is recently with the Test squad within the Caribbean.
Wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh also are a part of the squad.
Cricket used to be final performed the Asian Games in 2014 when India didn’t participate.
The BCCI Apex Council cleared the participation of guys’s and girls’s groups previous this month.
Team India (Senior Men) squad for nineteenth Asian Games:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk).
Standby record of gamers:
Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Sai Sudarsan.
(With inputs from PTI)