IND vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing?

The anticipation for the Asia Cup 2023 clash between India and Bangladesh is running high among cricket enthusiasts. However, the absence of Shreyas Iyer, a pivotal player in India’s cricket lineup, has left fans wondering about the reasons behind his non-participation in this crucial encounter.

IND vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing?

In an official statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it was clarified that Shreyas Iyer, despite showing improvement, is not yet deemed fully fit. This has led to the decision to sideline him for the game against Bangladesh.

Shreyas Iyer has been a consistent performer for the Indian cricket team, showcasing his proficiency with the bat and contributing significantly to the team’s successes. His absence from such a crucial match raises concerns and leaves a void in the middle order of the Indian batting lineup.

While fans eagerly await Shreyas Iyer’s return to the playing XI, his absence in the Asia Cup 2023 clash against Bangladesh is a precautionary measure taken to prioritize his overall fitness. It appears that the team management and BCCI are prioritizing Shreyas Iyer’s long-term fitness and well-being over his immediate participation in this match.

Ind Playing XI

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna

Bench: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer

Ban Playing XI

Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed , Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

Bench: Mohammad Naim, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Afif Hossain