Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul Fit, Shreyas Iyer Doubtful

Currently, India has been employing Ishan Kishan as the wicketkeeper-batsman in ODIs.

Indian Cricket Team has received a significant boost with KL Rahul expected to be fit for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 17. The right-hand batsman, who underwent surgery on his thigh, is likely to be fully prepared for the Continental Cup. However, there is no update on Shreyas Iyer’s status yet, as he underwent back surgery in April.

After being sidelined due to a thigh injury, the captain of the LSG (Likely referring to the Indian Cricket Team) is now back to full fitness. KL Rahul shared a video on Instagram showcasing his wicketkeeping and batting drills. Initially, there were concerns about his availability for the Asia Cup, but recent reports indicate that the 32-year-old is completely fit and ready for selection. He had missed the WTC Final and the West Indies series due to the injury.

The LSG captain’s comeback to the squad will offer India valuable balance, given his role as the designated wicketkeeper in the ODI squad.According to a source from the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, the coaches and medical experts are content with Rahul’s progress and recovery.

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Currently, India has been employing Ishan Kishan as the wicketkeeper-batsman in ODIs. During the New Zealand ODI series, the left-hander was experimented with in the middle order, but unfortunately, he struggled to find his form.

With KL Rahul’s return, the team will have the flexibility to play an additional batsman or bowler. The LSG captain has demonstrated remarkable performances in ODIs over the past year, maintaining an average of over 50 and an impressive strike rate of 95.

With KL Rahul’s return, he will reclaim the wicket-keeping spot in the team. However, Shreyas Iyer’s recovery process after back surgery is still ongoing. The right-hand batsman has been facing challenges as he continues to recuperate from his back injury, which he sustained during the Sri Lanka series. Consequently, Iyer was unable to participate in the entire season of IPL 2023, as well as the WTC final and the West Indies series.

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