‘Yeh 17 August kyun nahin aa rahi’ – Fans react to reports about Indian Cricket Board likely to announce Asia Cup squad on August 17

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are all set to host the Asia Cup, commencing on August 30. Notably, the Pakistan team has announced the roster for the Continental Cup, whereas Indian fans are very eager to know the Rohit Sharma-led side. In addition, sources suggest that India’s management is waiting for great batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul’s injury updates before releasing their line-up for the upcoming Asia Cup.

“The selectors and the team management want to give both Rahul and Shreyas a full chance of recovery. Rahul is certainly way ahead in terms of recovery and getting closer to full match fitness,” an Indian Cricket Board source told PTI.

“But he needs to do match simulation where he is able to keep wickets for 50 overs,” added the source.

“The Instagram videos show that he is doing well but 50 overs of keeping and at least 30 overs of batting in the heat will prove how his operated thigh is holding up in humid conditions,” the source informed further.

Notably, the Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna have returned to the squad, as both will be appearing in the upcoming three T20I matches against Ireland, commencing on August 18. Moreover, the selectors are waiting for KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer’s injury updates. Furthermore, it’s undeniable that if these two batters return to the line-up, it will boost the Men in Blue ahead of the Asia Cup and the World Cup.

The Indian Cricket Board is likely to announce the squad by August 16–17 for the Asia Cup

Meanwhile, according to reports, the Indian Cricket Board is likely to announce the squad by August 16–17 for the Asia Cup. Notably, the Rohit Sharma-led side will be playing all of their matches in Sri Lanka.

Likely India’s squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk.), Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Check out how fans have reacted to the same:

can't wait, yeh 17 August kyun nahin aa rahi dammit

— Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet) August 10, 2023

Any chances for bhuvi comeback??

— Devender गुर्जर (@Devendergurja) August 10, 2023

Any chances for bhuvi comeback??

— Devender गुर्जर (@Devendergurja) August 10, 2023

Itna late. Ek kaam karo 1st Match ke din hi announce kar dena.

— Prajakta Pathak (@PrajaktaPatha14) August 10, 2023

Sidha Pakistan ke sath match wale din squad announce kr dena koi jaldi nhi hai bhai 🙂

— Sports FEB (@sports_feb) August 10, 2023

India aur Pakistan ko ye bhanak tak nahi thi ki inn dono team ko Nepal kya hasar karne wali thi Asia Cup main…🇳🇵🇳🇵 pic.twitter.com/UmlwJ7DlSI

— CA.रामु तिमल्सिना🇳🇵🇳🇵 (@RamuTimalsina23) August 10, 2023

Asia cup final 2023?#AsiaCup2023 #CricketTwitter
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— Satya P Singh(spbtctrade) (@spsinghweb) August 10, 2023

Best 11

Rohit
Ishan
Virat
Tilak Varma
SKY
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep
Yuzi
Siraj
Bumrah

— KhabriBhai (@RealKhabriBhai) August 10, 2023

waiting with bated breath for that riveting squad announcement!

— dotΞxe (@dotexe786) August 10, 2023