Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been named in India's 15-man squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022, a major milestone in the team's build-up to the T20 World Cup. While Kohli, the former captain, was rested from the just-concluded series against West Indies, Rahul returns after a lengthy period on the sidelines with a groin injury that required surgery as well as a Covid-positive diagnosis.

The selection committee have retained Deepak Hooda as a middle-order option at the expense of Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson while Ravi Bishnoi has been picked as a second wrist-spinning option in the squad.

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