Three players who can replace Shreyas Iyer in Asia Cup 2023

The Indian cricket team’s major blow came from Shreyas Iyer’s lower back injury. The star cricketer underwent back surgery, and hence, wasn’t a part of the Indian Premier League 2023 and World Test Championship 2023. Iyer is Team India’s one of most reliable players and though earlier it was expected that he would soon return to the squad, the 28-year-old cricketer will likely miss the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023. Now that Iyer might not be a part of the squad, India will need someone as skilled as Iyer and can hit runs for the Men in Blue. Fortunately, India doesn’t have a shortage of players and there are many names who can easily replace Iyer. SportsTiger picks three names who can easily replace the Mumbai-born player. Suryakumar Yadav: The first and foremost name we think will be the best possible replacement for the injured Iyer is Suryakumar Yadav. Yadav replaced Iyer in the first Test against Australia; however, he could only score eight runs. In the ODI format, Yadav has scored a total of 433 runs and carries good experience playing in the middle order. Yadav is known for his aggressive batting style and has been in good form in recent years. Not only this, but Yadav was also in red-hot form during the Indian Premier League 2023, and it will be wise to include the 32-year-old in the squad for the upcoming mega-continental tournament. #PAGE_BREAK# Sanju Samson The next name that can be a potential replacement for Iyer is Rajasthan Royals captain Samju Samson. Samson was in great form in the 2022 season, where he scored 284 runs, averaging 7.10. In July 2022, Samson was picked for the ODI squad during India’s Tour of West Indies, where he scored his maiden fifty in the second match of the series. Not only this but Samson was also named Man of the Match during the second ODI against Zimbabwe in July 2022. Following that, Samson was named in India’s ODI contingent against South Africa and ended up scoring an unbeaten 86. Samson was dropped from the ODI squad after the New Zealand tour in November 2022 and hasn’t played a 50-over game since then. Overall, Samson has proved himself time and again in the ODI format, and hence, including him in the squad would prove fruitful to the team. #PAGE_BREAK# Ajinkya Rahane The third name that can make it to India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2023 is Ajinkya Rahane. Ajinkya Rahane played his last ODI game for India in 2018, against South Africa, where he scored unbeaten 34 runs off 50 deliveries. However, the 35-year-old cricketer played exceptionally well in the recently concluded season of the Indian Premier League and guided his team to their fifth IPL victory. Not only this, but Rahane also emerged as a ray of hope in the World Test Championship Final 2023, as he showcased his ability to stabilise the innings with his calm and relaxed approach. Not only this, but Rahane also puts experience on the table, and having a senior member like him on the team will surely help the Indian side.

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Three players who can replace Shreyas Iyer in Asia Cup 2023

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