India vs New Zealand, third ODI Tip-Off XI: Sanju Samson unlikely to play, Kuldeep in for Yuzvendra Chahal
Sanju Samson (BCCI/Twitter)
Ahead of the sequence, caretaker coach VVS Laxman mentioned multi-faceted gamers are the necessity of the hour in T20 cricket. “We need bowlers who can bat and batsmen who can bowl.” But as soon as once more the shortage of sixth bowling possibility has turn into a sore level for Team India.
The exclusion of Sanju Samson from the T20Is in opposition to New Zealand has raised eyebrows. Although Samson’s omission invited a lot criticism, he was once more dropped from the second ODI as India couldn’t afford to drop Rishabh Pant and the shortage of bowling choices among the many specialist batsmen additionally successfully meant that Sanju Samson as soon as once more needed to sit out, like within the earlier recreation the place Deepak Hooda was most popular over the vastly standard Kerala cricketer due to his all-round abilities.
Since the earlier match was deserted, it is going to be attention-grabbing if interim head coach VVS Laxman decides to tinker with the enjoying XI, particularly within the bowling assault the place Kuldeep Yadav is but to get an opportunity. But leaving out Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar would do them a disservice. Sundar has additionally proved his mettle with the bat. (learn extra)
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
