After the end of the West Indies tour of the Indian team, now Team India has to play a 3-match T20 series against Ireland from 18th August. At the same time, the team has not been announced yet regarding the Asia Cup to be held after this and everyone’s eyes are fixed on it. After a long time, the return of Lokesh Rahul and Shreyas Iyer can be seen in the team. At the same time, Tilak Verma’s name can also be seen in the announcement of the preliminary team for the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup.
The Indian team for the Asia Cup can be announced on August 20, in which case the picture will be clear regarding the match fitness of Jasprit Bumrah. Team India has to play the first T20 match against Ireland on 18 August. At the same time, Sanju Samson’s place in the team is looking difficult due to poor performance on the West Indies tour and Ishaan Kishan’s inclusion in the team as the second wicketkeeper is being considered confirmed.
Under the leadership of chief selector Ajit Agarkar, an 18-member team can be announced in place of the 15-member preliminary team for the ODI World Cup. With this, Tilak Verma will also get a chance to be included. Shreyas Iyer and Lokesh Rahul are about 80 percent fully fit now and they will be 100 percent fit before the Asia Cup.
Tilak presented ODI team claim with his performance in the series against West Indies
Everyone was impressed by the way Tilak Verma performed in his debut series itself. Many former veteran players have even advised to include him in the upcoming ODI team. Tilak scored a total of 173 runs in 5 T20 matches against the West Indies at an average of 57.33, including a half-century. Apart from this, he also showed his talent with the ball in the last match.