Sanju Samson's leaf will be cut from Team India for Asia Cup, Tilak Verma's lottery may open

Now only two weeks are left for the start of Asia Cup 2023. After Pakistan and Bangladesh, Nepal also announced its team. Indian fans are now eagerly waiting for the announcement of Team India's squad. It is being told that BCCI is waiting for the fitness update of some important players on the team. This is the reason why it is getting delayed. And the good news is that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are all set to make a comeback. It is believed that Sanju Samson's departure is certain, as Ishaan Kishan is sure to get a place as the second wicket-keeper batsman. Tilak Verma, who performed brilliantly in T20 against Windies, can also get an entry into the ODI team.

The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will pick an 18-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. After this tournament, it will be reduced to 15 for the World Cup 2023. Jasprit Bumrah has left for Ireland tour after getting fit. At the same time, uncertainty remains on KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Head coach Rahul Dravid has already indicated that he is waiting for the injury reports of the star duo.

According to a report by InsideSport, a senior BCCI official had told earlier this week that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer would undergo a fitness test on August 18. In early August, both were found to be 80 percent fit. It is expected that both will be 100 percent fit for the test to be held this time. The fitness assessment will give a clear picture of both to the selectors. After this, Team India will be announced for the Asia Cup on the 20th of August.

At the same time, according to a PTI report, the selectors will consider the selection of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer in the Asia Cup only if both regain fitness to play a full 50-over match. In this, along with KL Rahul's batting fitness, his ability to keep wickets for 50 overs will also be tested. At the same time, Iyer will have to prove himself for batting and fielding.

Tilak Verma has impressed everyone in the T20Is against the West Indies by scoring 173 runs at an average of 57.33 in his first 5 matches. Along with this, he has also shown his bowling ability by taking a wicket with his off-spin in the decider. Since R Ashwin is less likely to be selected, he can also contribute to the bowling.

At the same time, he can make up for Pant's absence as a left-handed batsman in the middle order. Although he will be available for the Asia Cup, but will not be able to play the first two matches of the World Cup, because during that time he is also a member of the team in the Asian Games 2023.