'The favourite duo is back' - Twitter ecstatic as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul return in India colours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming 2022 Asia Cup tournament, starting on the 27th of August in the UAE. The biggest news for Indian fans is the return of star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who missed India’s latest tour to the West Indies for different reasons. Both Kohli and Rahul boost India’s strong-looking batting unit but fans will be disheartened to not see star pacer Jasprit Bumrah‘s name as he was ruled out due to a back injury.

Kohli, despite being one of the fittest Indian cricketers, has missed India’s 17 out of 22 international matches since the conclusion of the Indian Premier League 2022. He last international appearance was in the third ODI against England on July 17. He was rested for India’s eight-match white-ball tour to West Indies and is not part of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting on the 18th of August.

Meanwhile, KL Rahul has not played any international cricket after his exceptionally good outings in IPL 2022. He was named as captain to lead the team in the five-match T20I home series against South Africa but suffered a groin injury just before the opening clash. Rahul was all set to make his comeback on the West Indies tour, but was ruled out as he tested positive for Covid-19.

Both Kohli and Rahul were expected to play against Zimbabwe, but both the players have been rested. It has been reported that Rahul is still struggling with his fitness and will take time to fully recover. Now that both Kohli and Rahul are back for a mega tournament, the fans are eagerly waiting to see how their favourite cricketers perform in the UAE.

Here are a few Twitter Reactions on the return of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul:

#ViratKohli𓃵 and #klrahul after being back in the #IndianCricketTeam for #AsiaCup2022 be like pic.twitter.com/p1YUq1tHOz

— harsh kothari (@harsh1513) August 8, 2022

CAPSULE!

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul back in India squad for Asia Cup.

Shreyas Iyer relegated to standby list.#AsiaCup2022 | #BCCI | #AsiaCuppic.twitter.com/puqzPRXQsc

— The Global Sports (@TheGlobalSp0rts) August 8, 2022

King Kohli and King KL are back into the team. #AsiaCup2022@klrahul | @imVkohli #KLRahul | #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/TLfViIdVP4

— Lucky patel (@kingKLrahul) August 8, 2022

Cannot wait to see this trio together after long time🥺🇮🇳💙@imVkohli | @ImRo45 | @klrahul #TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/18TVq024co

— Anjali ♡ (@imAnjalii718) August 8, 2022

Happy with the squad..King Kohli & KL Rahul makes a comeback…😀❤️#AsiaCup2022

— Aviral Rai (@cric_fan23) August 8, 2022

They are back#KLRahul #ViratKohli ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/UvX2Qkg8nA

— Lordgod_KLRahul 😈 (@LordGod188) August 8, 2022

MY FAVORITE DUO IS BACK AGAIN 🇮🇳❤️
It'll be a great fun to see both of them playing together after a long time! 💪🔥🤩#ViratKohli #klrahul #KingKohli #rahul #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2022 ❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/FvxfWl10Zc

— Pawan arya (@Pawanar02106943) August 8, 2022

Out Of Form Virat Kohli Will Directly Play Match Against Pakistan In Asia Cup After 40 Days Break.

Injured KL Rahul Will Play A Competitive Match Directly After 90 Days And That Match Will Be Also India Vs Pakistan.

Keeping My Fingers Crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) July 31, 2022

ASIA CUP GONE… THESE OVER ACTION STARS COMEBACK TO THE TEAM (KL RAHUL, VIRATKOHLI) AND OCCUPIED THE PLACES OF VERY TALENTED PLAYERS LIKE SANJUSAMSON AND DEEPAK HOODA… 🤦

— pavantej (@InkolluPavantej) August 8, 2022