Team India has secured a spot in the finals of the 2023 Asia Cup by winning their first two Super four stage matches. They had a remarkable victory over Pakistan, defeating them by a massive 228 runs. In the very next match against Sri Lanka, India displayed a strong performance and won by a convincing 41-run margin. The next match of the Ind vs Ban Asia Cup 2023 is set to commence on 15th Sep 2023.
Shreyas Iyer was unable to play in any of those matches because he wasn’t in good physical condition. He experienced back spasms just before the game against Pakistan. He seems to be fit before the clash between Ind vs Ban Asia Cup.
These spasms were causing him pain and discomfort, which made it impossible for him to be selected to play in those matches. But Iyer was back in the nets for the Ind vs Ban Asia Cup.
Iyer played in India’s initial group-stage matches against Pakistan and Nepal. However, after those games, he didn’t get the chance to play in the next few matches during the Super Four stage. While he has been seen in the nets, Iyer might find a place in the Ind vs Ban Asia Cup.
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Just moments before the big match against their biggest rivals in Colombo on Sunday, a player on the team had a sudden back problem. Because of this, the team’s managers decided to take him out of the lineup. Instead, they chose KL Rahul to step in. KL Rahul was making a return to the team after being sidelined due to an injury.
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BCCI statement on Shreyas Iyer ahead of Ind vs Ban Asia Cup 2023
According to the information provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shreyas Iyer wasn’t able to completely recover from his injury by Tuesday.
The BCCI’s medical team recommended that he take some more time to rest and recuperate. Because of this advice, he decided to remain in the hotel and was not available to be chosen as part of the team for the match against Sri Lanka.
“Shreyas Iyer is on the road to recovery but hasn’t completely overcome his back spasm. Following advice from the BCCI Medical Team, he has opted for rest and will not be joining the team at the stadium today for India’s Super 4 match against Sri Lanka.” BCCI’s statement before the Ind vs Ban Asia Cup
While Iyer was not available to play, KL Rahul took on his responsibilities as a cricketer and had a big influence on the team. He did this by scoring 100 runs in a single game against Pakistan, which is a remarkable achievement in cricket. Additionally, he contributed 39 runs in another match against Sri Lanka, helping the team in a significant way.
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During Iyer’s absence from the team, KL Rahul filled in his shoes effectively. He showcased his batting prowess by scoring a century, which means he hit 100 runs in a single match in a game against Pakistan.
This is considered a great accomplishment in cricket and can be a game-changer for the team. In another match against Sri Lanka, he also played a crucial role by contributing 39 runs to the team’s total score.
