The upcoming major cricket championship in the Asian region is scheduled to commence on August 30th. On Monday, August 21st, the Indian team revealed its 17-player roster for the event. Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant’s injury update created so much buzz among fans.
The opening match of the tournament for Rohit Sharma and his team will take place in Pallekele against Pakistan in September. Amidst the numerous individuals selected for the Indian squad, Rishabh Pant’s name was notably absent.
The squad’s strength has significantly improved as Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul have returned. Among these four players, three are crucial members of the ODI squad. Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant‘s fitness update created so much buzz among fans.
Enthusiastic supporters are eagerly anticipating the comeback of Rishabh Pant to the team. Inquiring about Pant’s potential participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Captain Rohit Sharma responded by stating, “Regrettably, Rishabh is still regaining his fitness. As per the latest fitness assessment, Rishabh Pant isn’t prepared to be considered for the Asia Cup 2023.”
Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant’s fitness update:
Lately, Pant made his return to batting for the first instance following a devastating car crash in December 2022. The wicket-keeping batter had been sidelined from the squad ever since, as he had to go through several surgical procedures to recuperate from the unfortunate incident.
Rishabh Pant marked his presence on a cricket field after an absence of over 8 months. Coinciding with India’s Independence Day the previous week. The footage, which gained significant traction on social platforms, depicted Pant exhibiting a comfortable batting performance in Bengaluru.
The Asia Cup holds significant value for India’s World Cup preparations, commencing in October. Additionally, it aids selectors in shaping their decisions for the main tournament.
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India squad Asia Cup 2023:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
