Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj in Hyderabad Check© BCCI/Sportzpics
India captain Rohit Sharma finds himself within the line of fireplace after the staff’s defeat to England within the first Check of the 5-match collection in Hyderabad. India’s loss noticed consultants questioning Rohit’s techniques and the staff’s intent towards an England aspect that got here ready. Former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel questioned Rohit’s reluctance to make use of Mohammed Siraj within the bowling assault, insisting if the pacer is for use so sporadically, he should not even be picked within the staff.
The Indian staff went with three spinners and two pacers for the primary Check. Whereas Siraj was used for less than 11 overs in the whole match, his tempo bowling accomplice Jasprit Bumrah bowled 24.4 overs, choosing up a complete of 6 wickets. Siraj, then again, was wicket-less.
Parthiv feels India ought to’ve picked one other batter rather than Siraj in the event that they did not wish to absolutely use him in Hyderabad.
“There isn’t any doubt that 3 spinners are sufficient, however I’ve a unique perspective. You will have used Siraj for less than 6 or 7 overs all through the Check match. Axar Patel performed forward of Kuldeep Yadav because of his batting talents, as talked about by Rohit Sharma earlier than the Check match. For those who want selection, you can decide Kuldeep forward of Axar,” Parthiv informed Jio Cinema.
“And in case you are not utilizing Siraj a lot, then why not play an additional pure batter. So, you’ll have three kinds of bowlers in Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep, and the additional batter will add depth to the batting. And there is no level enjoying somebody if you’re going to give him solely 7 overs,” he additional mentioned.
With Ravindra Jadeja a doubt for the second Check at Vizag, the Indian staff is more likely to convey adjustments within the enjoying XI. If Jadeja does miss out, Kuldeep Yadav is main the race to switch him within the staff.
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