In the series-deciding third ODI towards West Indies in Tarouba, Samson displayed his prowess by smashing an impactful fifty underneath stress. With the middle-order spots up for competition, Samson’s efficiency in that essential match has actually bolstered his probabilities.
The accidents to Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have opened doorways of alternative for gamers like Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. While Suryakumar had a forgettable collection within the Caribbean, Samson has been profiting from his probabilities, impressing together with his batting prowess and skill to carry out underneath stress.
India have typically slowed down within the center orders and Kaif feels Samson can tackle that difficulty.
“I am massively impressed by Samson. He played an impactful knock, whether at four or five, he has done it in the past.”
Kaif did not endorse sending Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel within the center order.
“Sending Kishan or Axar Patel in the middle-order is not a great idea. You need some who can play left-arm spin, leg spin and Samson can do that. His knock in the third ODI came under pressure and he is ready for the World Cup,” stated Kaif on the launch of Amrit Mathur’s e book ‘Pitchside’ on Wednesday.
India want a completely match Bumrah to win World Cup
All eyes will likely be on Jasprit Bumrah within the T20 collection in Ireland later this month when he’ll lead the aspect. It will his comeback collection after being out of motion for nearly a 12 months following his again surgical procedure.
Kaif reckons India will wrestle with out Bumrah in knock out video games, like they did within the T20 World Cup in Australia final 12 months. He additionally does not agree with a view India have the depth to subject two or three groups, a minimum of not within the bowling division.
“The players who are injured, India’s chances in the World Cup will depend a lot on that (their comeback). Bumrah is coming now after a long injury lay off and we will get an idea on how fit he is. India need a fully fit Bumrah to do well in World Cup at home’
“In the bowling division, you’ll be able to’t have two groups. If Bumrah does not play we are going to lose, like we did in Asia Cup T20 and 2022 T20 World Cup. We do not have his again up.
“At the moment the team is not looking the strongest on paper as it is missing key players including K L Rahul, Pant, Iyer and the biggest factor is Bumrah,” stated the 42-year-old.
India have been criticised for experimenting within the ODI collection within the Caribbean and giving relaxation to skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to check out fringe gamers.
“I won’t judge the team for what it has done on the West Indies tour. If Rohit Sharma and Kohli had to take a break then they should not have been part of the squad. I will judge them from Asia Cup and the 15 they pick for the tournament.
“From Asia Cup onwards, they’ve to make sure what their 11 is and what their again ups are,” said Kaif.
He will also have Kishan as the reserve wicket-keeper in the World Cup squad.
“He will likely be within the squad as he has accomplished nicely. I’m not certain if Kishan, SKY, Samson and Iyer, all of them will not be within the 15. It stays to be seen if Kishan would be the back-up wicket keeper to Rahul.”
Kaif believes India will again qualify for the quarter-final.
“World Cup for India will begin with the semi-final. They might want to win two large video games to carry the title,” he added.
(With PTI Inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com