‘Truthfully, I really feel dangerous…’: Kris Srikkanth on selecting between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan for first Check in opposition to Bangladesh | Cricket Information – Instances of India

‘Truthfully, I really feel dangerous…’: Kris Srikkanth on selecting between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan for first Check in opposition to Bangladesh | Cricket Information – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth has proven assist for KL Rahul to retain the No.5 spot in India’s batting order for the primary Check in opposition to Bangladesh. The match begins on September 19 in Chennai. Srikkanth prefers Rahul over Sarfaraz Khan, regardless of Sarfaraz’s sturdy performances earlier this yr.
Rahul missed many of the England Check collection as a consequence of damage, which allowed Sarfaraz to step in and rating 200 runs at a median of 50.Nonetheless, Srikkanth expressed his choice for Rahul on his YouTube channel. He stated, “Truthfully, I really feel dangerous for Sarfaraz Khan. However this occurs, at instances, in Check cricket. You’d have been enjoying nicely, however when a giant participant returns, you’ll have to lose your house.”
Srikkanth additionally talked about the upcoming Australia collection, highlighting Rahul’s expertise and success in abroad circumstances. “In the back of the thoughts, they’re additionally holding the Australia collection. New Zealand are additionally coming. KL Rahul has carried out nicely abroad, in Australia he has achieved nicely,” he added.Rahul’s latest scores of 37 and 57 within the Duleep Trophy strengthen his case for choice.
In the meantime, India’s high 4 are set with Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, whereas Rishabh Pant is predicted to bat at No.6 because the wicketkeeper. This leaves the No.5 spot to be determined between Rahul and Sarfaraz.
Sarfaraz’s latest Duleep Trophy efficiency, the place he scored 9 and 46, poses a tricky choice for the selectors forward of the Bangladesh collection. Indian group goals to current their strongest group on this collection and future excursions in opposition to New Zealand and Australia.