NEW DELHI: In an try and strengthen their batting line-up, India opted to go in with all-rounder Shardul Thakur, compromising on a real pacer in Mohammed Shami for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan Asia Cup conflict in Pallekele on Saturday.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar appeared baffled with the workforce’s choice for the high-profile contest, questioning the techniques of the skipper-head coach duo of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid.
A anxious Manjrekar additionally identified that the choice to exclude Shami confirmed ‘indicators of insecurity’ within the workforce.
“I’m towards this thought. Folks speak about batting depth however what about bowling depth. Is not Mohammed Shami extra a menace to Pakistan batters than Shardul Thakur? I would not fear about batting depth however leaving somebody put like a Shami particularly on a floor the place you see the ball seam round, India ought to have gone with three high quality seamers. It simply exhibits indicators of insecurity and never belief you batters in Jadeja at No.7,” Manjrekar mentioned throughout a chat with the host broadcaster.
Former Aussie nice Matthew Hayden too agreed with what Manjrekar identified and appeared unimpressed with India’s choice to incorporate Shardul for Shami.
“I 100% agree. Shami ought to have been there. The one factor that’s lacking is Shami. There has acquired to be a motive which we’re lacking about his non-selection,” mentioned Matthew Hayden.
India skipper Rohit received the toss and determined to bat first towards Pakistan. The 2 groups are taking part in first ODI sport since 2019 World Cup in England.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar appeared baffled with the workforce’s choice for the high-profile contest, questioning the techniques of the skipper-head coach duo of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid.
A anxious Manjrekar additionally identified that the choice to exclude Shami confirmed ‘indicators of insecurity’ within the workforce.
“I’m towards this thought. Folks speak about batting depth however what about bowling depth. Is not Mohammed Shami extra a menace to Pakistan batters than Shardul Thakur? I would not fear about batting depth however leaving somebody put like a Shami particularly on a floor the place you see the ball seam round, India ought to have gone with three high quality seamers. It simply exhibits indicators of insecurity and never belief you batters in Jadeja at No.7,” Manjrekar mentioned throughout a chat with the host broadcaster.
Former Aussie nice Matthew Hayden too agreed with what Manjrekar identified and appeared unimpressed with India’s choice to incorporate Shardul for Shami.
“I 100% agree. Shami ought to have been there. The one factor that’s lacking is Shami. There has acquired to be a motive which we’re lacking about his non-selection,” mentioned Matthew Hayden.
India skipper Rohit received the toss and determined to bat first towards Pakistan. The 2 groups are taking part in first ODI sport since 2019 World Cup in England.
