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In preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, the Indian cricket contingent is poised to convene for an intensive training camp at Alur, Bangalore, commencing this Thursday. Notably, cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will spearhead a 13-day fitness regimen that encompasses comprehensive physical assessments, including thorough blood analyses. Fitness trainers will meticulously evaluate their conditioning, with a keen focus on upholding rigorous standards. The cricket board is exercising utmost caution, mindful of the impending World Cup.
Reports from the Indian Express underscore that cricketers who recently returned from the West Indies, and who will not be participating in the forthcoming three-match T20 series against Ireland, have been summoned to partake in the intensive 13-day program. Alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, other luminaries such as Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are set to join the training camp.
A senior BCCI official noted, "This bespoke program is tailor-made to optimize players' physical readiness for the next two months. The efficacy of each individual's adherence to the regimen will be discerned by the trainers. Subsequently, the team management will make informed decisions about those who may not have fully adhered to the program."
Concerted efforts are being directed at mitigating the specter of injuries that has loomed over the Indian cricket landscape in recent years. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer have been sidelined due to injuries, leading to their absence from pivotal tournaments. The National Cricket Academy (NCA) collaborated with physiotherapists and trainers to craft this unique 13-day blueprint, aimed at gauging players' fitness levels in advance of the preparatory camp.
In a preceding development, the Indian selectors unveiled the roster for the forthcoming Asia Cup. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar underscored that the squad for the World Cup would emerge from the 18-member contingent set to travel to Sri Lanka. Agarkar expressed, "It's a logical decision. Our selection comprises 18 individuals, and the nucleus for the World Cup will predominantly emanate from this pool. Several key players are on the mend from injuries, and we're optimistic about their recovery. The September 5 deadline affords us additional time. We intend to hold a brief camp and incorporate a couple of matches prior to the final squad announcement. Naturally, our focus will pivot around these 18 individuals."
The Indian cricket fraternity has thus embarked upon a determined trajectory of preparation, balancing fitness imperatives with the drive to assemble a formidable squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup and, beyond that, the highly anticipated World Cup.
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