KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer Likely to Miss Asia Cup 2023

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer may not make it to the Asia Cup 2023 squad due to injuries. The BCCI believes the pair are not ready for competitive cricket, resulting in their absence from the Asia Cup. The selection committee is expected to announce the squad soon, but it’s unclear if KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer will play in the three-match ODI series against Australia.

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Iyer underwent back surgery due to persistent injury issues, missing the entire 2023 Indian Premier League season. Rahul sustained an injury midway through the season, representing the Lucknow Super Giants. Despite practicing in the nets, he is believed not ready for competitive cricket. Rana leads the franchise.

Prasidh Krishna, named in the three-match T20I series against Ireland, may feature in the 2023 Asia Cup due to his recent recovery from a long-term injury. The majority of the squad will be members from the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami returning to the bowling attack.

The Indian middle order is struggling due to the absence of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. Ishan Kishan is performing well, but Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson need to work on their consistency.

The team is trying to fix the problem during the 2023 Asia Cup prep camp in Bangalore. Shubman Gill’s potential drop to No. 4 could provide a left-hand-right-hand pairing with Rohit Sharma and Kishan.

The absence of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer due to their injuries is a major concern for the BCCI. Both players are considered not ready for competitive cricket, potentially affecting their participation in the three-match ODI series against Australia.

While Iyer underwent back surgery, missing the entire 2023 IPL season, Rahul sustained an injury during the season while representing the Lucknow Super Giants. On a positive note, Prasidh Krishna’s recent recovery from a long-term injury may see him feature in the Asia Cup.

The team management is focused on resolving the middle-order issues during the prep camp in Bangalore, exploring potential solutions like Shubman Gill’s drop to No. 4 for a better left-hand-right-hand pairing with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan. As the competition heats up, fans await the final squad announcement and hope for a strong showing in the upcoming Asia Cup.