In an astounding turn, Aakash Chopra indicate lack of belief over Kuldeep Yadav’s debarment from the Border-Gavaskar trophy squad for 2024-25. The foregoing Indian opener pointed out that Kuldeep Yadav’s non appearance was not due to a crucial injury but rather a long standing issue that could have been resolved later. Instead Washington Sundar has been opted as a third spinner.
India’s squad is quite astoundingly as the chief selector panel led by Ajit Agarkar have blatantly ignored Axar Patel & Ruturaj Gaikwad and also the lethal all-rounder Shardul Thakur. Ruturaj Gaikwad can also be a good middle order batter as the selectors have named an all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and fast bowler Harshit Rana. It won’t be wrong to say that some selections can back-fire India as BGT 2024-25 will be their last Test assignment in ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle and they are in a bit precarious position despite being at the top of points table.
I am personally slightly surprised- Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra noted the addition of Abhimanyu Easwaran, stipulating a backup opener, but enquired why only 18 players were opted when an additional spinner could have been selected to build up the bowling lineup. Aakash Chopra focus attention that with Rohit Sharma as the sole opening option, the squad’s batting acuity could put questions if the skipper were to slip any games.
“It’s along the expected lines if you talk about batting. It has Abhimanyu Easwaran, which means you will have the option of an opener if Rohit (Sharma) misses a match. You probably had the chance of taking only three spinners, although you could have also taken 19 instead of 18,” he said
“The third spinner in that now is Washington Sundar and not Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep Yadav is not there to heal a chronic injury. He is available for the next match but is not going for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. I am personally slightly surprised. You could have probably resolved the injury later,” the former India opener added.
Abhimanyu Easwaran Debut Hopes for Australia Tour
With Rohit Sharma likely omitting an early Test, Abhimanyu Easwaran escalate for a launch if the team decides not to utilize Shubhman Gill or KL Rahul as openers. This screenplay adds interest to India’s lineup, as the team traverse fresh options in critical match-ups. The squad selection has aroused discussions, mainly as Kuldeep has shown good form lately and would bring a very peculiar spin option to the table.
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