KL Rahul’s fitness is still a question in the minds of the selectors and team management: Lal Madan. Shreyas Iyer was retained. His fitness is still an open question. They have not engaged in any competitive cricket, according to Madan Lal.
India’s team for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023, which is set to start on August 30, was just revealed by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). Many people voiced their opinions once the squad was announced, saying that the board took a big risk by doing so.
Numerous team members receive little or no playing time. Star batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were included in the squad despite suffering ailments. Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna have both just made a comeback following their individual injuries.
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal was not pleased to hear that KL Rahul would miss the first stages of the Asia Cup 2023 owing to a minor ache. Lal remarked that even the selectors are dubious of KL Rahul’s level of fitness and questioned the selection of him into the team without having him participate in any match practice.
“I doubt that the team management and selectors are still certain about KL Rahul’s fitness. What ailment or discomfort? They ought to have made that clear. Shreyas Iyer has been retained. His fitness is still an open question. They have not engaged in any intercollegiate cricket. They ought to have been chosen after demonstrating their readiness for the match. Aaj Tak was informed by Madan Lal that “batting in the middle” and “batting in the nets” are two distinct activities.
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The absence of Yuzvendra Chahal has startled me the most: Lal
Additionally, Madan Lal brought up Yuzvendra Chahal’s omission from the Asia Cup roster. The former Indian cricketer was shocked by Chahal’s removal since he claimed that Chahal is an important wicket-taker for India.
“Yuzvendra Chahal’s absence is what has stunned me the most. There should, according to them, be just one wrist spinner. Chahal is a true match-winner and a great wicket-taker. His absence was unexpected. Axar Patel has indeed achieved great success during the past two to three years. I’m not criticizing him, but Ravindra Jadeja can perform the same duties as him. If you want to win games, you need wicket-takers. The squad was roughly in line with expectations, save from Chahal’s absence and the inclusion of players who were not fit. Madan
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