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Arshdeep In, Shivam Dube Out? India's Probable XI for Asian Games Gold Medal Match vs Pakistan.
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News18•03-10-2026, 06:30
Arshdeep In, Shivam Dube Out? India's Probable XI for Asian Games Gold Medal Match vs Pakistan.
- •India and Pakistan to clash in the Asian Games 2026 Gold Medal match, heightening cricket excitement.
- •Shivam Dube's recent poor form may lead to his exclusion from the playing XI, with Arshdeep Singh likely to replace him.
- •Arshdeep Singh's return is expected to bolster India's bowling attack, especially in the death overs.
- •India's batting lineup will feature young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma.
- •Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will lead the pace attack, supported by a spin trio of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravi Bishnoi.
Key Questions Answered
The Men's Cricket competition final at the Asian Games 2026 features a historic clash for the gold medal between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
To strengthen the squad for the decisive title match, struggling all-rounder Shivam Dube is expected to be dropped from the playing XI, making way for the return of left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
India's fast bowling department is spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, while the batting lineup features opening sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi alongside Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, captain Shreyas Iyer, and a strong middle order including Ishan Kishan.
