Giving players six matches if they reach the final, they have plenty of game time in their hands to reach some personal milestones and boost their statistics.
In an interview with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ahead of the Asia Cup starting from August 30, Iyer talked about his mental state during the injury/rehab phase, support system, the practice camp in Bengaluru ahead of the continental event etc.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said star batter Virat Kohli could be the answer to India’s No.4 conundrum at the ICC World Cup as he believes that the latter can change gears and play to the circumstances, acting as the centre of the middle order.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a strong 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 which will begin on August 30 with Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul returning to the squad and Tilak Verma also getting a place in the team.
Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden believes that Tilak Varma's inclusion in the ODI squad for the Asia Cup will add pressure on top batters for the No.4 spot like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and many others.
Former India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik has been awestruck with the way young batter Tilak Varma has been performing for the Blues in international cricket and he believes that the left-handed could be the ideal candidate to fill the No.4 spot.
"More or less, the team is the same which all of us were expecting. But the only worrying point is the fitness level. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer had not played matches. Playing in a big game like Asia Cup or World Cup is totally different, there is a lot going on. Your level of fitness has to