Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad considers the squad chosen for the T20 World Cup balanced however feels the group might miss out on Mohammed Shami’s high quality at some stage of the match.
Prasad believes that India ought to go along with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli as the highest three. He additionally defined why Deepak Hooda could also be cleared forward of the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson and the affect of Ravindra Jadeja’s harm on the group’s prospects.
Interview excerpts:
What are your ideas on India’s T20 World Cup squad?
This is the anticipated group to observe the sample within the final 12 months. The means he has rotated the gamers, in a means, he had an concept of ​​what the ultimate 15 could be. I feel they’ve lined all of the bases. I feel it’s a superb group and now it will depend on the gamers how they carry out within the match.
Any stunning inclusions or exclusions?
I solely needed Mohammed Shami within the group. I feel Shami’s specific velocity is lacking. Look at Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, they don’t seem to be specific. The solely bowler who has that a lot additional tempo is Jasprit Bumrah. Having stated this, Arshdeep, Harshal and Bhuvneshwar have their very own strengths. I can perceive the plight of the selectors, in whose place Shami? All of them have proved their mettle in worldwide cricket within the final one yr.
Do you suppose Suryakumar Yadav will bat at No 3, or ought to India stick to Rohit, KL Rahul and Virat?
It may be very clear that Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli might be our prime three. With Virat again in kind, they will attempt him as an opener, as KL has been profitable within the center order prior to now. The batting order may be very versatile. They cannot play Rahul within the center order, however it’s all the time an possibility.
How will Ravindra Jadeja’s harm have an effect on India’s possibilities?
This is an enormous blow for India. He is a vital a part of this Indian group. Especially within the position of finisher, his batting has turn into vital for India. He can bat anyplace within the center order, wherever the group requires him. His harm is an enormous blow to the group administration.
With Sanju Samson out of the group?
The query is, in whose place is Sanju Samson? Deepak Hooda provides you that additional bowling possibility. He can bat anyplace like Sanju and Shreyas has performed effectively within the house sequence towards Sri Lanka after which West Indies. If the group administration needed to select Sanju, they might have given him an opportunity within the Asia Cup or the upcoming house sequence towards South Africa and Australia. If he isn’t chosen, one is aware of he isn’t within the scheme of issues. I feel after this T20 World Cup, Sanju, Ravi Bishnoi, Ishan Kishan and others will get extra possibilities and might be regulars not less than in T20Is.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
