ACC Emerging Cup 2023: Live Broadcasters, Dates, Teams, Groups, and Squads

The highly anticipated ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup is set to captivate cricket fans around the world with its thrilling matches and emerging talents. The fifth edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place from 14th to 23rd July 2023 in Sri Lanka. As the cricketing powerhouses battle it out, fans will have the opportunity to witness the action through various live broadcasters.

The ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup matches will be available for streaming live on the FanCode app and website. Cricket enthusiasts can tune in to the official Asian Cricket Council YouTube account to catch all the games. While the tournament won't be broadcast on any Indian TV channels, the online streaming platforms ensure that fans from all corners of the globe can enjoy the cricketing extravaganza.

The tournament will feature the 'A' teams of the five full members of the Asian Cricket Council: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Additionally, the top three teams from the 2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup, namely Nepal, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman, will also participate.

The teams have been divided into two groups for the group stage matches. Group A comprises Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Oman A, and Sri Lanka A, while Group B consists of India A, Nepal, Pakistan A, and United Arab Emirates A. The hosts, group fixtures, and division will be announced at a later date, adding to the anticipation surrounding the tournament.

India and Pakistan have both announced their talented squads for the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023. India has included promising U-19 stars, along with some of the top performers from the Indian Premier League 2023. Yash Dhull will captain the Indian side, leading a team with an exciting mix of youth and experience.

Pakistan, on the other hand, has assembled a squad that combines players from their main team with rising stars in their A side. Most notably, the team features several players who recently defeated Zimbabwe. Mohammad Haris, a rising star, has been entrusted with the captaincy of the Pakistani side.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka have announced squads that are considered average in terms of talent and potential. These teams will be eager to prove themselves on the field and showcase their emerging talents.

Here are the confirmed squads for some of the participating teams:

India A: Yash Dhull (C), Abhishek Sharma (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Nikin Jose, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Riyan Parag, Nishant Sindhu, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Manav Suthar, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, Harshit Rana, Akash Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

Pakistan A: Mohammad Haris (capt & wk), Omair Yousuf (vice-capt), Amad Butt, Arshad Iqbal, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir.

Afghanistan A: Shahidullah Kamal (Skipper), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ishaq Rahimi (WK), Riaz Hassan, Ihsanullah Jannat, Noor Ali Zadran, Zubaid Akbari, Baheer Shah, Allah Noor Nasiri, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Izharulhaq Naveed, Wafadar Momand, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Salim Safi, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, and Bilal Sami.

Bangladesh A: Saif Hassan (c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Rakibul Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Tanzim Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Musfik Hasan, Akbar Ali, Mohammad Naim.

Sri Lanka A: Yet to announce.

Nepal: Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Dev Khanal, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Surya Tamang, Shyam Dhakal, Bhim Sarki, Pratish GC, Lalit Rabanshi, Arjun Saud, Kishore Mahato, Pawan Sarraf.

Oman: Yet to announce.

UAE: Yet to announce.

With an array of young and talented players set to showcase their skills, the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup promises to be an exciting tournament. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing the emerging stars of Asian cricket as they compete against each other for glory. So mark your calendars and get ready to tune in to the live broadcasts and streaming platforms to witness the future of cricket in action.