Pundits are debating whether or not to include Yashasvi Jaiswal in the mix due to Virat Kohli’s recent batting slump. Former international cricket players Ian Bishop and Piyush Chawla shared their thoughts on the dilemma the management was facing when choosing the best bowling lineup.
In the current T20 World Cup, India is faced with a wealth conundrum. After an easy campaign in the group stages, where India easily won their first three games before losing the championship match, the team management is faced with making a number of difficult choices.
After considering both Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja’s arguments, Chawla concluded that having three spinners in the playing XI is the best option given the West Indian circumstances. Yadav is a wrist spinner. He proposed that Hardik Pandya be assigned as India’s third seamer after praising his outstanding efforts, which included seven wickets at an economy rate of 5.41 in three games.
Piyush Chawla hinted that Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj will be the main contenders for a berth in the team, with Kuldeep perhaps defeating Siraj.
In those situations where the ball is spinning and the pitch is a little slower, you most definitely need one spinner. Since you require three spinners in those circumstances, I wouldn’t say I’ll select between Axar and Jadeja. You should think of Hardik Pandya as your third seamer because of the manner he bowls.
Thus, Arshdeep and Siraj will be competing against each other. In addition, Chawla said exclusively on a special Super 8 episode of Star Sports’ Press Room, “I think Siraj has to make way for Kuldeep, even though Arshdeep has bowled well and I don’t want to take any credit away from Siraj.”
In the meantime, Bishop shared his thoughts on bringing Kuldeep in. Bishop, in contrast to Piyush, said he wasn’t sure who Kuldeep might replace. He noted Jadeja’s comparable aptitude in these areas while appreciating Axar’s accuracy and capacity to produce quick turn on pitches that enhance spin.
In closing, Bishop acknowledged that he was not entirely sure which of the two spinners would be benched. What’s interesting is that, in his analysis, he failed to take into account the fast bowlers who may replace Kuldeep. This suggests that he leans more towards pacers.
“I’m not really sure. In addition to accuracy, Axar can combine quick turn with accuracy while the pitch is turning sharply. But Ravindra Jadeja is also capable of doing it. Therefore, to be honest, I have no idea which one they will omit. Bishop said, “This is one of the rare cards,” during the same programme.
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