Before the Asia Cup, a big news related to the Indian cricket team has created a stir in the scene. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid had a two-hour long meeting in Miami.
The secret meeting has become a topic of discussion, as it is reported that the meeting between Jay Shah and Dravid took place in view of the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup. Apart from this, the fitness status of star players KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer was also on the agenda.
A secret meeting with far-reaching implications of Jay Shah:
During his personal visit to America, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah held a confidential meeting with Team India head coach Dravid for two hours.
Earlier he had made it clear that the World Cup is not to be taken lightly under any circumstances and this time the World Cup must be won at any cost. In fact, the Indian team had to face defeat in the T20 series against the West Indies in the past.
West Indies defeated the Indian team 3-2 in the 5 T20 series. Because of this, questions have been raised on the management of the team.
Focus on Asia Cup and World Cup preparation:
The meeting between BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and Team India coach Dravid is being considered very important in view of the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup.
A possible selection process is expected to take place after the first T20I against Ireland, which marks the return of Jasprit Bumrah after a break of nearly 11 months.
Apart from this, a preparatory camp for Team India will be held from August 24 in Alur, Bengaluru to prepare for the Asia Cup.
Asia Cup Hybrid Format & Schedule:
The Asia Cup to be held from August 30 to September 17 will follow a unique hybrid model spanning Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 4 matches will be played in Pakistan while 9 matches will be played in Sri Lanka.
The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan will kick off India’s campaign on September 2.
Rahul Dravid’s Tenure and Upcoming Challenges:
Dravid’s tenure as head coach is set to end in November. As his contract nears its end, the Asia Cup and World Cup 2023 have gained more importance.
The undisclosed details of the meeting between Jay Shah and Dravid have raised curiosity. Which indicates their combined dominant success for India’s victory in this tournament.
Background of the meeting:
The final two T20 matches were held in Florida during Team India’s recent West Indies tour. Between these matches, BCCI secretary Jay Shah was present in Miami, fueling speculation of a meeting with Dravid.
This confidential meeting lasted for almost two hours, which shows its importance. With both the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup around the corner, Dravid is all set to face big challenges ahead.
Updates on KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer:
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer recently participated in a practice match at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. A
lthough there has been no official communication between the NCA manager and the selectors regarding the fitness of the duo, both the players are actively working towards the match preparations.
Formal approval from the NCA is awaited, and it is expected that the NCA will inform the BCCI and the selectors ahead of the selection meeting.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule:
The Asia Cup 2023 schedule includes a series of exciting matches:
- 30 August: Pakistan vs Nepal in Multan (Pakistan).
- 31 August: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in Kandy (Sri Lanka).
- September 2: India vs Pakistan in Kandy (Sri Lanka).
- September 3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in Lahore (Pakistan)
- September 5: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Lahore (Pakistan)
Super 4 Stage:
The Super 4 phase of the Asia Cup will witness these exciting encounters:
- September 6: A1 vs B1 in Lahore (Pakistan).
- September 9: B1 vs B2 in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- September 10: A1 vs A2 in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- September 12: A2 vs B1 in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- September 14: A1 vs B1 in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- September 15: A1 vs B2 in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
A big news related to Indian cricket team is coming out. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and Team India head coach Dravid had a long meeting.
The meeting between the two took place in Miami. Amid discussions of player selection, fitness and strategic planning, the cricketing world is eagerly awaiting this crucial tournament which holds a lot of importance for Indian cricket.
