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"Kohli, Bumrah, Hardik Out...": Rohit Sharma Explains Changes For Bangladesh ODI

India skipper Rohit Sharma announced as many as five changes in the Indian team as he won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 match. The veterans like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj were all rested while Kuldeep Yadav was also given a break as the Indian team looked to try some new faces for the inconsequential match. With the Indian team already through to the final, the team management decided to give Tilak Varma his ODI debut while Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur and Suryakumar Yadav were also drafted in for their inconsequential Super Four clash.

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma To Make 3-4 Changes For Asia Cup Match?

With a spot in the Asia Cup 2023 final sealed, the Indian cricket team take on Bangladesh in an inconsequential match, their last in the Super 4 stage of the tournament. The two finalists have been decided, with Sri Lanka beating Pakistan in a thriller to book their progression. Bangladesh's fate, on the other hand, has already been sealed, and they are no longer in the race to qualify for the final. The match, hence, offers the Indian team the perfect opportunity to test its bench strength.

Asia Cup 2023: Team India Gets Shreyas Iyer Boost Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash, Batter Joins Practice

Having missed India's Super 4 matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer could be available for the team's Asia Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh on Friday. Iyer was replaced by KL Rahul against both Pakistan and Sri Lanka as he battled back spasm. But, on the eve of the Bangladesh match, the batter rejoined the team's practice session. Iyer featured in India's Group Stage games against arch-rivals Pakistan and Nepal in the Asia Cup, scoring 14 runs against Pakistan.

Shreyas Iyer's Back Stiffness Keeps India Worried As Squad For Australia Series Set To Be Named This Week

Shreyas Iyer's back injury isn't apparently very serious but concerns remain about his availability for India's final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Friday as the national selection committee is set to name the squad for the three-match series against Australia sometime during the week. Iyer, who has come back after a long lay-off and a back surgery to cure his stress fracture, played against Pakistan and Nepal in the group league stage before pulling out of the match against the arch-rivals at the eleventh hour, complaining back spasms. A clearer picture will emerge on Thursday during the optional training ahead of the Bangladesh game.

India vs Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI, Asia Cup 2023: Will Shreyas Iyer Return For Super 4 Clash?

A strange turn of events sees the Indian team playing their second match of the Super 4 stage in the Asia Cup in less than 24 hours. After completing a comprehensive victory over Pakistan on Monday night, India will be up against Sri Lanka in a match, starting 3:00 PM in Colombo. While changing the winning combination might not be ideal, the fact that the players will be playing without a single day's breather, the team management might decide to bench one or two players in order to keep the team fresh for the remainder of the campaign, and the forthcoming ODI World Cup.

Watch: Shubman Gill Gets Priceless Gift, Thanks To Pakistan Fielders' 'Brainfade' Moment

India openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma were quick to get out of the blocks against Pakistan after being invited to bat first in an Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo. Gill and Rohit added 61 runs in the first powerplay, with the former putting on a show against Pakistan's dominant new ball bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Luck wasn't on Pakistan's side either in the first 10 overs as Gill was dropped on 0 and 34 by Shaheen and Iftikhar Ahmed, respectively.

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.

"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.

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"Kohli, Bumrah, Hardik Out...": Rohit Sharma Explains Changes For Bangladesh ODI

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma To Make 3-4 Changes For Asia Cup Match?

Asia Cup 2023: Team India Gets Shreyas Iyer Boost Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash, Batter Joins Practice

Shreyas Iyer's Back Stiffness Keeps India Worried As Squad For Australia Series Set To Be Named This Week

India vs Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI, Asia Cup 2023: Will Shreyas Iyer Return For Super 4 Clash?

Watch: Shubman Gill Gets Priceless Gift, Thanks To Pakistan Fielders' 'Brainfade' Moment

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

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