Given that major competitions like the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup are quickly approaching, Shreyas Iyer comeback has perhaps been the most eagerly anticipated news. Shreyas Iyer declaration of fitness brought quite a great deal of relief for the cricketing community. Notably, the batter in the midst of the lineup is getting ready for the continental competition, which will signal his return following a serious back ailment. On September 2, India will face Pakistan in the opening match of their
Shreyas Iyer participated in a practice game on August 18 at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), confirming the rumors about his fitness.
The right-handed batter reportedly batted for a total of 38 overs before fielding for 50 overs in the simulation game. Shreyas Iyer hit 199 in the practice game, according to a BCCI source with knowledge of the situation.
“He scored 199 in a practice match at the National Cricket Academy, smashing the bowlers. He then fielded for the entire 50 overs of the game, which was played at the Just Cricket Academy in Bangalore 3/4 days ago, to give the selectors more proof of his fitness, according to a BCCI source quoted in The Times of India.
The All-India Men’s Selection Committee chief Ajit Agarkar discussed Iyer’s fitness in a news conference on Monday, August 21, after which he was included in the 17-person team for the Asia Cup. It’s important to note that KL Rahul, who was unable to play in the practice game because of a soreness, was also named the official keeper-batter for the forthcoming competition.
the 5-day training camp for Team India
Starting on September 2, Team India will play in their first match of the Asia Cup against Pakistan. In the meantime, the Indian side, captained by Rohit Sharma, will participate in a 5-day training camp at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) facilities on the outskirts of Bengaluru in order to better prepare and be match-ready for the multi-nation competition.
On Friday, August 25, pacemakers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna will join the Indian team. After returning to India from the recently concluded series against Ireland, which India won 2-0, the ace pacers will join Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson in the Indian huddle.
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