Asia Cup 2023
Asia Cup 2023: Top 5 issues Indian team management need to sort out ahead of the prestigious event
#2. Back-up Middle-order batters
Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan (Source: Twitter)
As the Asia Cup 2023 approaches, India needs to make a crucial decision concerning backup batters. With Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul as the designated number 4 and keeper-batsmen, the Indian selectors must now address the challenge of selecting backup batters. Recent poor performances by bench strength, including Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sanju Samson, have emerged as a challenge. Coupled with concerns about Rahul and Iyer’s fitness after injuries, this necessitates a proactive approach.
While Ishan Kishan secures the opening and wicket-keeping backup slots with his amazing performance, India’s middle-order backups, including Suryakumar and Samson, have shown limited promise. Before the Asia Cup, India’s final call on these vital backup roles is important to ensure a well-prepared squad for unforeseen possibilities.
