Despite being chosen for the 17-member Asia Cup squad, each Rahul is going through a problem as he has encountered an unrelated challenge to his earlier harm, elevating doubts about his availability for the primary match towards Pakistan on September 2.
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Agarkar, whereas addressing the media, acknowledged the potential state of affairs of Rahul’s absence from the opening sport.
Leading as much as the choice assembly, doubts had arisen relating to the inclusion of each Rahul and Iyer within the Indian squad on account of their prolonged absence from aggressive cricket. Rahul and Iyer are within the strategy of returning to the sphere after present process surgical procedures for thigh and again accidents.
“Rahul plays in the team as a wicketkeeper-batter. Hopefully he will be available from the first game itself. Both Rahul and Iyer had long term injuries and they have done really well to get fit. It is a small setback for KL but we are hopeful that will be okay. He is a very important player needless to say,” Agarkar mentioned.
“From what we have been told it should not be too bad (in Rahul’s case). We still have one month and a half before World Cup, hopefully they (Iyer and Rahul) will get enough cricket before that.”
Agarkar additionally made it clear that in the intervening time, solely Ishan Kishan is being seen because the again up opener to Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, ruling out a possible comeback for Shikhar Dhawan within the close to future.
“Rohit is not a bad player, Shubman has had a phenomenal year. Ishan Kishan (is another one). Shikhar has been a terrific player for India. At the moment three guys are doing well and you can fit only 15. Unfortunately someone has to fit. At the moment these are our preferred openers,” he mentioned.
On not choosing leggie Yuzvendra Chahal within the squad, Agarkar mentioned: “He is another terrific performer for India. Sometimes it is the balance of the team or the team combination.
“Axar (Patel) has completed very well and he can bat as nicely. Kuldeep (Yadav) has had a unbelievable run so to suit two wrist spinners is likely to be tough. Kuldeep is little bit forward of him. So he has to overlook out sadly.”
Dew could play a part in the World Cup that follows Asia Cup. India have picked four specialist pacers for the preceding continental event.
“Dew will play an element (in World Cup in India). We have seen it many instances. But it’s extra in regards to the stability of the workforce. Good bowler will discover a approach to bowl in several situations,” Agarkar mentioned.
“Sometimes it’s a little bit simpler for pacers than spinners to grip the ball. I do not suppose it was essentially simply the dew. You try the get the most effective stability you may get. When it involves dew good bowlers discover a method.”
(With PTI Inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com