Published 15:43 IST, August 13th 2023
Team India gets big boost ahead of Asia Cup 2023 as injured stars spotted training - WATCH
Ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 and the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Team India gets a major boost as injured stars have been spotted in the training facility.
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With less than two months remaining before the start of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Team India receives a major boost. As the time is closing in when the entire nation would count on the 15-men squad to end the long wait for an ICC trophy, thus, it goes without saying that Team India needs to enter the tournament with full force. Some of the prominent players have been missing from action for quite a while now, however, some visuals have appeared which present an optimistic picture.
3 things you need to know
- ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is scheduled to start on October 5, 2023
- Jasprit Bumrah has been recently declared fit by BCCI
- Rohit Sharma will lead India in the World Cup
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Jasprit Bumrah declared fit
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out for over a year, has been recently declared fit by BCCI and is all set to lead India in the forthcoming Ireland series. This is some great news for Men in Blue as Bumrah is a proven match-winner and is expected to play a key role in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Besides Bumrah, there have been two more major missing from the squad.
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KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer seen batting in the nets
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer both have been recovering from severe injuries and still, it is not concrete whether they will be able to become 100% before the World Cup. However, in what could be termed as delightful news, the two were seen in nets facing deliveries one after the other. Here are the visuals of the two with their usual stance.
Shreyas Iyer practicing in NCA. Good news for Indian Team.#shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/st9sKCO7w4
— 𝐘𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚🇮🇳 (@YashGodara69) August 12, 2023
🚨 | Shreyas Iyer is having a good look at the bowling of Venkatesh Iyer from the non striker end. The way Venky is bowling here, Shreyas would not mind using him more frequently in the next IPL. pic.twitter.com/OMWNS9oczz
— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) August 12, 2023
The duo is likely to go to a fitness test soon and only after that, it will clarify their status. Till then it could be asserted that the progress is being made and in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, one of the two or both will feature in the squad. What do you think, will Team India's superstar players get back In form ahead of the important fixtures? It is subject to witness.
15:43 IST, August 13th 2023