Asia Cup 2022: Ravi Bishnoi could be India's trump card against Hong Kong, says Danish Kaneria

Asia Cup 2022: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria said that leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi could be India's trump card against Hong Kong.

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria believes Ravi Bishnoi should replace Avesh Khan in India's playing XI while adding that the young spinner could be Rohit Sharma's trump card in their upcoming Asia Cup 2022 clash against Hong Kong.

Kaneria pointed out that having an extra spinner in their lineup will benefit the Indian team because the pitches in the UAE have been favourable for spin bowlers. Kaneria further added that India already have three seamers, as Hardik Pandya can bowl his full quota of four overs.

"I feel getting Ravi Bishnoi in will make a major difference. He could be a real trump card for India. The conditions in the UAE are also going to help him. They already have three pacers in Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya. They can get one more spinner and that would further strengthen their bowling," Danish Kaneria said in a video on his official Youtube channel.

Kaneria further highlighted that the Rohit Sharma-led side is not expected to make many changes to their playing XI, but the Indian team management can give Deepak Hooda a chance as he has been very consistent for them. He suggested that the right-handed batter has a very bright future.

"India will not want to make many changes to their playing XI as they know that they will have to play with the same lineup throughout the tournament. But they have someone like Deepak Hooda in their squad who is a future superstar. He is an exceptional player who knows how to score runs. He has been doing well consistently," Kaneria added.

India will look to seal a spot in the Super Four stages of the Asia Cup 2022 as they take on motivated and committed Hong Kong in the Asia Cup later on Wednesday in Dubai.