Sunil Gavaskar backs KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer to perform in 2023 Asia Cup

After recovering from injuries, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were named to the India squad for the 2023 Asia Cup.

Sunil Gavaskar backs KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer to perform in 2023 Asia Cup

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul (via Times of India)

After recovering from injuries, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were named to the India squad for the 2023 Asia Cup. Rahul, who has been sidelined since May due to a leg injury, and Iyer, who has not participated in any international match since March due to an injury to his back, are all set to return. However, Rahul is currently ongoing with an injury, and his participation in the tournament’s initial matches is uncertain.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has strongly supported Rahul’s inclusion, emphasizing that batters like them do not need as much match practice as bowlers before significant tournaments. He believes Rahul should be given the chance to completely recover and exhibit his fitness in the subsequent matches.

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Gavaskar joins Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selection committee, who suggested KL Rahul might miss the opening game against Pakistan. He is nevertheless confident in Rahul’s the ability to recover and contribute into the team’s success.

Given his consistent performances in recent years, Rahul’s return is significant for India, as he has scored five centuries in 54 matches with a remarkable average of 45.13. Before his injury, Rahul was in excellent form, averaging 56.50 in ODIs in 2023, scoring 226 runs in six matches for an average of 56.50. As the Asia Cup approaches, Indian fans will eagerly anticipate Rahul and Iyer’s return to action.

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Sunil Gavaskar’s reaction to Sanju Samson-Yuzvendra Chahal’s exclusion from India’s squad

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, two veterans who had been out with injuries, made their long-awaited returns to the Indian side for the Asia Cup 2023.
Sanju Samson and Sunil Gavaskar (Image via Hindustan Times)

Sunil Gavaskar also commented on Samson’s situation, stating that a more consistent performance in recent games could have earned him a permanent place in the squad. Gavaskar also examined the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal from the team, linking both instances to factors other than merely form.

Gavaskar emphasized Samson’s versatility as an all-rounder who can retain wickets, and he addressed the possibility of Samson making future appearances for India, given his young age.

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