Asia Cup 2023: Positive signs for India as Shreyas Iyer returns to batting practice ahead of India vs Bangladesh tie

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The Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Bangladesh will unfold at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer was spotted during an optional training drill, suggesting he might make a comeback for India's Super Fours encounter against Bangladesh on 15 September. After playing key roles against Pakistan and Nepal during group stages, a sudden back spasm benched him for the critical clashes against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

While India emerged victorious in both games, paving their path to the finals, KL Rahul stepped up in Iyer's absence with a magnificent century against Pakistan and a commendable 39 against Sri Lanka.

Witnesses at the practice session observed Iyer, honing his craft at the nets, signaling his road to recovery. While his back issue seems to be minor, his participation against Bangladesh remains under wraps.

In related news, a meeting headed by Ajit Agarkar, leading the BCCI selection panel, is on the horizon this week. The assembly will focus on the lineup for the forthcoming tri-series against Australia, with Iyer's fitness likely to stir discussions.

The upcoming Super Four face-off between India and Bangladesh will unfold at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India stands tall with two victories, confirming their spot in the Asia Cup final. Contrarily, Bangladesh, having suffered two defeats, will be aiming to salvage pride.

In addition to Iyer's potential return, other prominent figures like Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Prasidh Krishna might feature in the Bangladesh match. This strategy is perceived as India's intention to rotate players, ensuring they are invigorated for the grand finale on 17 September.Please rephrase. Please suggest headline and meta description within 160 characters
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