Ahead of the Asia Cup 2023, the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are uncertain of the exact date when players like Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, or Shreyas Iyer will be completely healthy and eligible for selection. A return date has not yet been sure, despite the fact that all of the players named earlier are now healing and have started their training.
The Indian batter KL Rahul appears to be going to miss the upcoming Asia Cup, which might jeopardise his spot in the starting lineup for the ODI World Cup.
Additionally, the opener had surgery in London after sustaining a thigh injury in the IPL. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the NCA. however, the cricketer may require more time to get back to full health, making it unsure that he will participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023.
Meanwhile, Sanju Samson will probably feature for a longer period of time in the playing XI while KL Rahul is out because India needs a middle-overs batter. Although Rahul did an exceptional job of filling in for Pant after he got hurt, Samson now has the chance to play for India.
Also, Ishan Kishan is still a viable option, even though he is better suited as an opener. As a result, the Kerala-born cricketer could soon show his ability and hold down the number five spot.
The Indian team has been especially missing their pace star Jasprit Bumrah, hence efforts are being made to make his return to India quicker. Prior to the ODI World Cup, team management is focused to see Bumrah return to practice.
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Although his recovery process will be a major factor in determining his availability, the fast bowler is expected to return to play in the upcoming series against Ireland. Bumrah’s performance in a few of the practice matches that he will play in Bengaluru will be crucial to his return.
Key player injuries have been a concern as the Indian cricket team gets prepared to participate in important tournaments. The recovery of Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer has become of primary focus because India’s success will depend on their return to full fitness.
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