KL Rahul suffered a thigh damage in IPL 2023 and was compelled to overlook the remainder of the match and subsequently underwent surgical procedure. Since then hasn’t performed a single worldwide recreation.
Shreyas in the meantime had surgical procedure on his decrease again for a stress fracture.
The final BCCI replace did not specify when the 2 are roughly anticipated to return to full-time motion.
Rahul has proven some constructive indicators. The Karnataka cricketer has been posting health updates on his social media handles. TOI has learnt that Rahul is “completely fit and available for selection” now, which implies he could possibly be again for the upcoming version of the Asia Cup.
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer
But is he match sufficient to maintain wickets for 50 overs, one standards which should be met if he’s to make the World Cup minimize.
With younger batters like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, and middle-order star Suryakumar Yadav making a powerful case for themselves, how straightforward or laborious will it’s for each Shreyas and KL Rahul to earn a spot within the World Cup squad?
The Asia Cup will likely be performed in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17, with India launching their marketing campaign towards Pakistan at Pallekele on September 2.
Former India cricketer Pragyan Ojha feels that KL Rahul and Shreyas’ presence will likely be essential for India, particularly within the all-important World Cup.
“Both (Shreyas and KL) are very important for India in the World Cup. They are not part of the series against Ireland, but I think they will be considered. I don’t know where they stand in terms of fitness and recovery is a concern. But they are very crucial for the World Cup and Asia Cup,” Ojha, who’s a cricket skilled for JioCinema, informed TimesofIndia.com in an interview.
Pragyan Ojha
“In terms of consistency, experience, form, performance, contribution to the team and scoring runs, both KL and Shreyas are up there. Both have a lot of experience. India are looking for players and batters who can bat at No. 4 and No. 5. These are the numbers and slots where we face challenges most of the time,” Ojha additional mentioned.
“So, these two are very crucial for these spots. They are being given time to recover and be fully fit so that they are ready by the time the Asia Cup and World Cup come. They are being given all the time, so that they can come back with full fitness and don’t collapse again,” Ojha, who performed 24 Tests, 18 ODIs, and 6 T20Is for India between 2008 and 2013, informed TimesofIndia.com.
ARE INDIA RELYING TOO MUCH ON VIRAT AND ROHIT?
Though India clinched the three-match one-day worldwide collection towards the West Indies 2-1, many eyebrows had been raised when India crumbled beneath strain within the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma within the second ODI.
India, after successful the opening ODI by 5 wickets, determined to relaxation the common captain Rohit and batting ace Virat for the second ODI and gave possibilities to the kids.
In Rohit’s absence, Hardik Pandya led the workforce.
Hardik Pandya along with his teammates (AFP Photo)
Batting first, India had been bowled out for 181 in 40.5 overs with Samson (9) and Axar (1), who changed Virat and Rohit within the taking part in eleven, failing to the touch double figures with the bat.
West Indies received the match by 6 wickets, chasing down the overall in simply 36.4 overs.
Are India too reliant on Virat and Rohit in a World Cup yr?
Responding to this, Ojha mentioned: “When you play a 50-over game, it is very important how you pace your innings. The middle order crumbled without Virat and Rohit. The think tank was trying to rest Virat and Rohit, but the purpose was not met. Ahead of the World Cup, we have seen new players given more responsibilities. These young boys should take these chances and opportunities. They need to know how to pace the innings, especially in a 50-over game”.
“These things should be addressed as soon as possible (so that) in a crucial game, if we lose our senior members, these youngsters can manage. The West Indies series is very important for these young boys,” Ojha signed off.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com