Former Pakistan participant Salman Butt defined that it could be higher if India utilized in-form Ishan Kishan as a substitute of Suryakumar Yadav, who’s going via a lean patch. Kishan’s inclusion can even give a much-needed selection in a batting lineup primarily dominated by right-handers.
Heading into the T20 World Cup, a sudden dip in Suryakumar’s kind posed some issues for the Indian crew. Speaking concerning the potential modifications within the crew forward of the match in opposition to New Zealand, Butt mentioned:
“Ishan Kishan is in great form and India should play him. Suryakumar Yadav is also a very good player, no doubt about that. However, you utilize those players who are in better form.”
“Players who are confident give you more because they have runs under their belt. The player whose confidence level is down is not a lesser cricketer. But you select those players who are likely to be more useful in a game.”
“If Hardik Pandya isn’t fit to bowl, India can opt for Shardul Thakur” – Salman Butt
Salman Butt additionally reckoned that an unfit Hardik Pandya who can’t bowl ought to positively get replaced by Shardul Thakur. The 29-year-old CSK bowling all-rounder has confirmed worthy with the ball of late, and also can play as a finisher with the bat.
“Strategically, it will be better. Pandya is a capable all-rounder. I saw him play some very good knocks in Australia, but the guy is not fit. In such a scenario, you ensure not to put too much pressure on your problem areas. And so your (bowling) action is not complete.”
“This affects your output and speed because you are trying to be more careful not to hurt yourself again. There are mental barriers until you are 100% fit. So if Pandya is not completely fit to bowl, India can opt for Shardul Thakur and there is Rahul Chahar and Ravichandran Ashwin as well,” Butt added.
India will tackle New Zealand in a digital knockout match on October 31, Sunday. A loss in that sport might spell an early exit for Virat Kohli and co.
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Source: Panapanahon News
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