Although Suryakumar Yadav did not get an opportunity to bat in the second T20I against England, he was dropped in the third one. This did not go well with Gautam Gambhir, former Indian cricketer. Gambhir question Virat Kohli’s team selection after India’s loss in the match.
Gambhir on SKY
Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Gautam Gambhir showed his disapproval with Kohli’s team selection for third T20I against England. Suryakumar Yadav who was included to the playing eleven in the second match was dropped in the next one. However, he did not get any chance to bat in the second match, thanks to the fine innings by Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli. Gambhir shared his thoughts on the same.
“It amazes me, seven months before the World Cup he starts preparing for World Cup and probably after the World Cup he will start preparing for the next World Cup. It really doesn’t matter, the kind of form you are in matters.” He added, “Imagine if there is an injury issue, what have you seen of Suryakumar Yadav, what have you seen of Suryakumar Yadav in international cricket. I hope nobody gets injured but if there is an injury case and somebody needs to bat at number 4 and number 5. For example there has to be a replacement for Shreyas Iyer, who are you gonna go for.”
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Gambhir on India’s Preparation
Gautam Gambhir further opined that one should be given opportunity in three or four games before taking a call on the player. “So at least look at someone whom you have got into the setup. Probably give him that ‘opportunity in three or four games and see where he stands. If he delivers, you have got a backup for someone already batting at number four. If you get someone play him in that series and see what he is giving in the future.”
According to Gambhir, “We keep talking about preparations but this is just no preparation for the World Cup. It’s just about looking at the same players what you have seen for so many years.”
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