In a disappointing turn of events for Indian cricket fans, the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 seems to be facing a major setback as two key players, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, are reportedly unlikely to be fit to participate in the tournament.

Both players have been instrumental in India’s recent successes and their absence could be a significant blow to the team’s chances in the prestigious tournament.

KL Rahul, the versatile batsman, and wicketkeeper has been an indispensable asset to the Indian cricket team across all formats. However, a recent injury has raised concerns about his availability for the Asia Cup 2023.

Rahul’s sublime form in limited-overs cricket has been pivotal in India’s middle-order stability. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when required has been crucial for India’s success. He is injured since the last season of the IPL.

Shreyas Iyer, the talented middle-order batsman, has been another key player who has shown immense promise and composure under pressure. However, he suffered a severe injury during a domestic match earlier this year, leading to doubts over his fitness for the Asia Cup.

Iyer’s presence in the middle order has been a key factor in stabilizing India’s batting lineup, especially during challenging run chases.

Now, a report published in Cricbuzz claims that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are unlikely to be picked for the Asia Cup 2023, slated to get underway on August 30.

Lately, both players KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are keeping the Indian fans updated about their recovery through social media posts but BCCI sources have reportedly indicated that they are yet to recover fully, and rushing them into international action straight away with the Asia Cup could be a premature decision.