Regardless of being chosen for the 17-member Asia Cup squad, each Rahul is dealing with a problem as he has encountered an unrelated situation to his earlier harm, elevating doubts about his availability for the primary match in opposition to Pakistan on September 2.
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Agarkar, whereas addressing the media, acknowledged the potential state of affairs of Rahul’s absence from the opening sport.
Main as much as the choice assembly, doubts had arisen concerning the inclusion of each Rahul and Iyer within the Indian squad because of their prolonged absence from aggressive cricket. Rahul and Iyer are within the strategy of returning to the sector after present process surgical procedures for thigh and again accidents.
“Rahul performs within the group as a wicketkeeper-batter. Hopefully he will probably be out there from the primary sport itself. Each Rahul and Iyer had long run accidents they usually have achieved very well to get match. It’s a small setback for KL however we’re hopeful that will probably be okay. He’s a vital participant evidently,” Agarkar mentioned.
“From what we’ve been advised it shouldn’t be too unhealthy (in Rahul’s case). We nonetheless have one month and a half earlier than World Cup, hopefully they (Iyer and Rahul) will get sufficient cricket earlier than that.”
Agarkar additionally made it clear that in the intervening time, solely Ishan Kishan is being seen because the again up opener to Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, ruling out a possible comeback for Shikhar Dhawan within the close to future.
“Rohit will not be a foul participant, Shubman has had an exceptional yr. Ishan Kishan (is one other one). Shikhar has been a terrific participant for India. In the meanwhile three guys are doing nicely and you may match solely 15. Sadly somebody has to suit. In the meanwhile these are our most popular openers,” he mentioned.
On not choosing leggie Yuzvendra Chahal within the squad, Agarkar mentioned: “He’s one other terrific performer for India. Generally it’s the steadiness of the group or the group mixture.
“Axar (Patel) has achieved very well and he can bat as nicely. Kuldeep (Yadav) has had a improbable run so to suit two wrist spinners is likely to be tough. Kuldeep is little bit forward of him. So he has to overlook out sadly.”
Dew might play an element within the World Cup that follows Asia Cup. India have picked 4 specialist pacers for the previous continental occasion.
“Dew will play an element (in World Cup in India). We’ve seen it many occasions. However it’s extra in regards to the steadiness of the group. Good bowler will discover a approach to bowl in numerous circumstances,” Agarkar mentioned.
“Generally it’s a little bit simpler for pacers than spinners to grip the ball. I do not assume it was essentially simply the dew. You are attempting the get the very best steadiness you may get. With regards to dew good bowlers discover a method.”
(With PTI Inputs)
