BCCI Selectors are considering picking short-form bowler Arshdeep Singh for the Border Gavaskar trophy hosted by Australia in November. The left-arm pacer has only played short-form cricket for team India but the Selectors are keen on seeing him perform in red ball matches.
The young speedster has yet to debut in the longest format of the game. However, according to TOI reports, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer has requested to play a few domestic red-ball games to improve his chances for the upcoming Test series in Australia.
“There’s a real chance that Arshdeep could be India’s trump card” Official says
According to an official source, Arshdeep will be India’s key bowler alongside the legendary Jasprit Bumrah in Australia. Arshdeep last played in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he took 17 wickets in seven matches during the tournament hosted by the USA and West Indies.
“Arshdeep has moved the ball impressively in white-ball matches for India. He could be asked to play a few domestic red-ball games, starting with the Duleep Trophy on September 5, to enhance his chances of selection for the Australia tour. There’s a real chance that he could be India’s trump card, along with (Jasprit) Bumrah, in Australia”. A source said, according to TOI.
What will happen to Khaleel Ahmed in white ball cricket?
The report indicates that Khaleel Ahmed is expected to solidify his position in white-ball cricket. This is why he joined the Shubman Gill-led India’s squad against Zimbabwe. He took three wickets in three matches during the five-match T20I series. Khaleel also traveled with India‘s reserves for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
“In fact, the selectors are keen on another left-arm pace option in the white-ball side at least, which is why Khaleel Ahmed toured Zimbabwe and has been picked for both the ODIs and T20Is in Sri Lanka,” a source told TOI.
Riyan Parag replaces Tilak Verma
Indian cricketer Riyan Parag made his entry in the India squad. Parag started in the team with his debut in the India tour of Zimbabwe. In the matches, Parag’s performance was quite forgettable. However, that didn’t stop him from also being a part of the squad for India’s tour of Sri Lanka. He will be playing in both the White ball series.
Riyan Parag has been included in the squad due to Tilak Varma‘s injury. According to a source from TOI, one reason for Parag’s selection is his improved attitude towards the game. His skills in bowling and fielding were also considered. Additionally, the selectors see potential in Parag and aim to nurture him for the future.
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