In Pant’s absence, ‘keeper’s slot is large open
KOLKATA: Rishabh Pant‘s unlucky accident has thrown open some new potentialities for Team India heading into the 50-over World Cup later this 12 months. While the Delhi wicketkeeper-batter is anticipated to make a comeback forward of the mega occasion, the India group administration might be protecting choices open.
While skipper Rohit Sharma most popular to present Shubman Gill “a fair run” within the ODIs, many questioned the logic behind dropping an in-form Ishan Kishan, who hit a double hundred in opposition to Bangladesh final month. Although Gill grabbed his alternative with each arms by hitting a cultured 70 within the first ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, the teenager can not take his place without any consideration with Kishan ready within the wings.
But the struggle between the 2 kids won’t be restricted to the highest order solely, as Kishan’s wicketkeeping expertise will preserve KL Rahul on his toes too. Although Kishan has performed largely up the order, the Jharkhand participant is able to play at any place.
“I don’t think batting positions in this team is certain. Many big players are playing in different positions. It’s all about performance,” Kishan had said after his double ton final month. Rahul, who shouldn’t be a specialist wicketkeeper, has served the aim effectively by donning the massive gloves, protecting a slot open to discipline an additional batter or bowler. But his inconsistency with the bat is a fear.
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin was quoted as saying, “Consistency is the problem in KL Rahul’s case. It is not the good balls that are getting him out. It is poor shot selection that is causing problems.”
KOLKATA: Rishabh Pant‘s unlucky accident has thrown open some new potentialities for Team India heading into the 50-over World Cup later this 12 months. While the Delhi wicketkeeper-batter is anticipated to make a comeback forward of the mega occasion, the India group administration might be protecting choices open.
While skipper Rohit Sharma most popular to present Shubman Gill “a fair run” within the ODIs, many questioned the logic behind dropping an in-form Ishan Kishan, who hit a double hundred in opposition to Bangladesh final month. Although Gill grabbed his alternative with each arms by hitting a cultured 70 within the first ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, the teenager can not take his place without any consideration with Kishan ready within the wings.
But the struggle between the 2 kids won’t be restricted to the highest order solely, as Kishan’s wicketkeeping expertise will preserve KL Rahul on his toes too. Although Kishan has performed largely up the order, the Jharkhand participant is able to play at any place.
“I don’t think batting positions in this team is certain. Many big players are playing in different positions. It’s all about performance,” Kishan had said after his double ton final month. Rahul, who shouldn’t be a specialist wicketkeeper, has served the aim effectively by donning the massive gloves, protecting a slot open to discipline an additional batter or bowler. But his inconsistency with the bat is a fear.
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin was quoted as saying, “Consistency is the problem in KL Rahul’s case. It is not the good balls that are getting him out. It is poor shot selection that is causing problems.”
Another wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, may additionally fancy his possibilities. Coach Rahul Dravid has usually spoken extremely about him whereas working with him with Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils within the IPL.