NEW DELHI: In an try to reinforce their batting line-up, Bharat chosen to travel in with all-rounder Shardul Thakur, compromising on a real pacer in Mohammed Shami for the blockbuster Bharat vs Pakistan Asia Cup hit in Pallekele on Saturday.
Former Bharat cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar gave the impression baffled with the staff’s determination for the high-profile tournament, wondering the ways of the skipper-head mentor duo of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid.
A nervous Manjrekar additionally identified that the verdict to exclude Shami confirmed ‘indicators of lack of confidence’ within the staff.
“I am against this thought. People talk about batting depth but what about bowling depth. Isn’t Mohammed Shami more a threat to Pakistan batters than Shardul Thakur? I wouldn’t worry about batting depth but leaving someone put like a Shami especially on a surface where you see the ball seam around, India should have gone with three quality seamers. It just shows signs of insecurity and not trust you batters in Jadeja at No.7,” Manjrekar mentioned all over a talk with the host broadcaster.
Former Aussie splendid Matthew Hayden too affirmative with what Manjrekar identified and gave the impression unimpressed with Bharat’s determination to incorporate Shardul for Shami.
“I 100% agree. Shami should have been there. The only thing that is missing is Shami. There has got to be a reason which we are missing about his non-selection,” mentioned Matthew Hayden.
Bharat skipper Rohit gained the toss and made up our minds to bat first in opposition to Pakistan. The 2 groups are taking part in first ODI sport since 2019 Global Cup in England.
Former Bharat cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar gave the impression baffled with the staff’s determination for the high-profile tournament, wondering the ways of the skipper-head mentor duo of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid.
A nervous Manjrekar additionally identified that the verdict to exclude Shami confirmed ‘indicators of lack of confidence’ within the staff.
“I am against this thought. People talk about batting depth but what about bowling depth. Isn’t Mohammed Shami more a threat to Pakistan batters than Shardul Thakur? I wouldn’t worry about batting depth but leaving someone put like a Shami especially on a surface where you see the ball seam around, India should have gone with three quality seamers. It just shows signs of insecurity and not trust you batters in Jadeja at No.7,” Manjrekar mentioned all over a talk with the host broadcaster.
Former Aussie splendid Matthew Hayden too affirmative with what Manjrekar identified and gave the impression unimpressed with Bharat’s determination to incorporate Shardul for Shami.
“I 100% agree. Shami should have been there. The only thing that is missing is Shami. There has got to be a reason which we are missing about his non-selection,” mentioned Matthew Hayden.
Bharat skipper Rohit gained the toss and made up our minds to bat first in opposition to Pakistan. The 2 groups are taking part in first ODI sport since 2019 Global Cup in England.
