Three players who captained India before serving as IPL franchise leaders

Only two players have led the Indian team before IPL franchises since the league's inception; at the Asian Games in 2023, a new name will join the list.

Jasprit Bumrah

Has competed in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians (MI). With 145 wickets in 120 appearances at an economy of 7.39,

Kieron Pollard served as MI's second captain from 2022 to 2024 because the team trusted the veteran of the West Indies due to his extensive expertise. Bumrah

Ajinkya Rahane

Was the Indian team's captain for the first time during this match.

Ajinkya Rahane was a crucial component of India's squad in all forms. In 2015, Rahane was also given the duty of leading the Indian side during three ODIs and T20 Internationals (T20Is) in Zimbabwe.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Will be added to the list of Indian players who have captained their country before playing for an IPL team in the Asian Games 2023

The BCCI has given the 26-year-old a chance to show off his batting and leadership abilities in the competition rather than the more seasoned Dhawan.