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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: KL Rahul Returns, Rohit Sharma Says This On Two Big Stars Missing Out

KL Rahul is all set to make his return to action after being named in India's playing XI for the blockbuster Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan in Colombo. Rahul, who has been out of action since May 2023 due to a hamstring issue, replaced Shreyas Iyer in the playing XI, with Jasprit Bumrah also coming in place of Mohammed Shami. This comes after reports emerged that Rahul will replace in-form wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan in the XI. Kishan scored 82 in the group stage match against Pakistan, which was washed out due to rain last week.

Asia Cup 2023: How KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Battle Could Shape India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Composition

The Indian squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 was announced by skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday and there were only two wicket-keeping options included in the 15-member team - Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. With no Sanju Samson in the mix, a lot of the team composition will be dependent on whom the management backs in the playing XI but each one of them provide a different advantage to the Indian cricket team. Kishan played both of India's games in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 but with KL Rahul back in the mix, the competition is well and truly on.

Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul Keeps Wickets At Nets Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Can KL Rahul keep wickets for the entire duration of an ODI? That question has gathered steam after his inclusion in the India squad for ongoing Asia Cup and the upcoming World Cup. But on Friday, Rahul might have answered a few sceptics while keeping for nearly 45 minutes at nets. Even though Rahul has been batting quite fluently at the NCA match simulation process and at nets here, his wicketkeeping remained a subject of speculation. Rahul's intense keeping drill at nets might have also brightened his chance of getting included in India's playing 11 for the Super 4 match against Pakistan on Sunday. Rahul last played for India in an ODI match against Australia in Chennai in March this year.

Asia Cup 2023 Stand-By Player Sanju Samson Leaves Team India Squad: Report

In what comes as the latest update from Sri Lanka, India batter Sanju Samson has left the Team India squad amid the ongoing Asia Cup Super Four stage, as per sources. Samson was a travelling reserve player in India's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul, who had missed the first two matches -against Pakistan and Nepal- in the Asia Cup after he picked up a niggle, joined India and practised with the team's nets on Thursday. The sources said after Rahul joined India, Samson was released from the squad as he travelled with the team as a stand-by player.

"If An In-Form Player Sits Out...": Ex-India Star Takes Firm Stance On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif is happy with the healthy competition for places in the team heading into next month's World Cup on home soil. The Indian team management has some big decisions to make with the World Cup kicking off in less than a month's time. The Rohit Sharma-led side is yet to finalise its middle-order, with the likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan fighting for a place in the playing XI. While Kishan has been in fine form with the bat in 2023, Rahul and Iyer have recovered from their respective injuries.

KL Rahul And Ishan Kishan In Same XI At World Cup? India Great Explores Possibility

Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has explored the possibility of playing both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan in the same XI for the World Cup. Kishan has pushed his case for selection after playing a valiant knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match last week. With India struggling at one point, Kishan scored 82 while batting at no. 5 to put his side back in the contest. Fans and experts, however, have been divided over the debate on whether Ishan has pipped Rahul in the XI for the marquee event on home soil.

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Can both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan feature in the same XI for the Indian team? Though there are some former cricketers who feel that can be the case, ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan isn't on board with the idea. For Irfan, Rahul and Ishan can only feature in the same XI together if a player in the top-order is injured. Else, only one of them can get into the team as they are competing for the same spot. As there remain those who feel Ishan should be preferred over Rahul owing to his exemplary form, Irfan has cautioned the Indian team management against overlooking the Karnataka batter's numbers.

"India Will Make Huge Blunder If...": Gautam Gambhir Fires Team Selection Warning

The Indian cricket team is set to battle a huge dilemma over which player to pick for the No. 5 spot in the team. While KL Rahul has been playing the role for a while in India's ODI team, the manner which Ishan Kishan fulfilled the responsibility at the position impressed everyone. In fact, there are many who feel Ishan should continue to play at the No. 5 spot for India, even at the cost of Rahul sitting on the bench. There are however, those too, who think otherwise.

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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: KL Rahul Returns, Rohit Sharma Says This On Two Big Stars Missing Out

Asia Cup 2023: How KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Battle Could Shape India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Composition

Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul Keeps Wickets At Nets Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Asia Cup 2023 Stand-By Player Sanju Samson Leaves Team India Squad: Report

"If An In-Form Player Sits Out...": Ex-India Star Takes Firm Stance On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

KL Rahul And Ishan Kishan In Same XI At World Cup? India Great Explores Possibility

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

"India Will Make Huge Blunder If...": Gautam Gambhir Fires Team Selection Warning