Only fifteen more days are left for the start of the Asia Cup. But till now Team India has not announced the final team. Along with Team India, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are also unable to finalize their teams. Only Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have announced their teams.
The reason for the delay in Asia Cup team selection seems to be the fitness problems of key players like Rahul, Shreyar Iyer and Bumrah. Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Bumrah have been away from Team India for a long time due to injury. Those who have trained at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for the past few months are awaiting re-entry.
Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have already practiced batting in several practice games along with the Maharaja Trophy. It is reported that there will be clarity on their re-entry this week itself. Should Rahul and Shreyas be considered for Asia Cup selection following the decision of the National Cricket Academy?
It seems that the Team India selection for the Asia Cup is going to be held on 20th of this month. Keeping the World Cup in mind, it seems that they are thinking of giving a lot to the experienced players instead of experimenting.
There are reports that Telugu player Tilak Verma, who impressed in the T20 series against West Indies, has a chance to get a place in the Asia Cup Probables.
The India squad for Asia Cup 2023 is likely to be announced by August 20.