Following a lackluster showing in the limited-overs series against the West Indies, India’s preparations for the forthcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup 2023 appear disorganized. It was clear in the first ODI when the squad failed to chase down a meager 115 with Kohli and Rohit relegating themselves in the batting order that the rest of the batting order, except from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill, seems utterly unsteady.
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Secretary Jay Shah met with Indian head coach Rahul Dravid in Miami amid rising worries over his country’s preparations for the major events. India was down 1-2 in the five-match series when the meeting was held following the third Twenty20 international against the West Indies on Tuesday, August 8.
The meeting, which lasted close to two hours, was held at the hotel where Shah was staying, according to a report in cricketmood. The World Cup 2023 schedule is thought to have been discussed, while specifics of what was talked between the two are still unknown. The BCCI secretary has made clear how much he wants India to win the World Cup, which will begin on October 5.
Following India’s recent T20I series loss to West Indies by a score of 2-3, Rahul Dravid has come under heavy fire, with some criticizing his leadership and others calling for the hiring of a new T20I coach.
at the meantime, the Indian squad will begin training for the Asia Cup 2023 at Alur, Bengaluru, on August 24. The team for the continental cup has not yet been finalized, but the selection committee has not yet been informed of this. According to the article, selection might happen after India’s first T20I match against Ireland on August 18, when Jasprit Bumrah makes his long-awaited comeback to international cricket after an absence of 11 months.
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer’s fitness status has not yet been updated for the selectors.
Additionally, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who are receiving medical treatment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, have not yet received any official word regarding their readiness. Iyer and Rahul were recently seen playing in warm-up matches, as Rishabh Pant tweeted a video of them batting together. Before the selection committee meeting, the NCA managers would likely provide the BCCI with an update on both players.
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