In their thrilling opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup against Pakistan, India showed resilience and determination as they bounced back from a top slump and posted a competitive performance of 266 runs totaling 48.5 overs.
Both teams scored 1 point each because the chase was interrupted by rain. But it was wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan who took the spotlight, who made a big impression with an impressive 82 pitches, including nine fours and two sixes out of 81. As No. 5, Kishan has forged a key partnership with all-rounder Hardik Pandia. Pandia completed his 87 runs, including seven fours, in 90 deliveries.
The conspiracy surrounding KL Rahul’s return to the team for the Super 4 stage has sparked a heated debate. Rahul has been sidelined since May with a hamstring injury and subsequent surgery. He managed to pass a fitness test just before competing in the Asian Cup. The big question is whether Kishan should make way for the Lucknow Super Giants captain.
Captain Rohit Sharma declined to be directly mentioned in his speech ahead of India’s Asian Cup match against Nepal at Palekele. But he truly admired his Mumbai Indians teammates.
“Hardik and Ishan fought well, just like we fought under pressure. Ishan showed great improvement and mastered the game, which is a good sign for us,” said Rohit. Told.
With Rahul’s return, Rohit Sharma and the team’s head coach Rahul Dravid face a major dilemma of choosing between these two talented cricketers.
Shreyas Iyer may be dropped from the starting line-up due to possible involvement of Rahul. Iyer, who returned to the national team after a lengthy injury absence, failed to impress in the opening match of the Indo-Asia Cup, making just 14 nine-ball runs, including two four-point shots.
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