Following their T20 World Cup triumph, Team India is set to play a T20I series against Sri Lanka. On Thursday, the BCCI announced the T20I squad for the upcoming series. Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the new captain of India’s T20I team. This decision marks a significant step in Yadav’s career, reflecting his consistent performances and leadership potential. Fans eagerly await to see how he steers the team in the forthcoming matches against Sri Lanka, aiming to build on India’s recent success.
Fans Reaction About the Squad:
The BCCI’s unveiling of the T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday evening triggered swift reactions from fans, particularly noting the notable exclusions of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma. This decision sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts, curious about the rationale behind these omissions and how the team dynamics might shift without their contributions. The announcements have set the stage for speculation and anticipation as India prepares for the upcoming series.
Despite their absence from the T20 World Cup squad, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma made notable impressions with their performances during the recent series against Zimbabwe, held shortly after the conclusion of the prestigious tournament earlier this month. Their contributions during that series highlighted their capabilities and left a lasting impression, prompting discussions about their exclusion from the upcoming T20I squad against Sri Lanka.
Fans expressed their displeasure on social media platforms, criticizing the exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma from the squad, with some labeling it as X. Additionally, there was widespread skepticism regarding the inclusion of Riyan Parag in both the ODI and T20I squads against Sri Lanka, with many questioning the rationale behind these selections.
A Twitter handle named Chinmay Shah wrote, “ Feel for Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad.”
Another handle named Samir Roy wrote, “ No place for Ruturaj Gaikwad & Abhishek in T20Is. But Riyan Parag got a second chance after horrendous display of cricket in Zimbabwe. #CricketTwitter “
Another handle named Varun Bindal wrote, “ What a joke! Ruturaj out of T20 & ODI teams while Shubman Gill is VC? Gill can’t even make T20 XI without this role! Politics ruining India’s squad. Thought Gambhir would fix this, but same old story. Riyan Parag over Rutu and no Abhishek Sharma? Ridiculous! #Ruturaj #BCCI “
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma’s Previous Performances:
Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his batting prowess in the series with scores of 7, 77*, and 49 across three innings before being rested for the final match. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma made a significant impact by smashing a remarkable century in the second T20I, scoring 100 off just 47 balls. Despite struggling in the other three innings, Abhishek’s impressive power-hitting aligns well with India’s aggressive style of play in T20 cricket. His ability to deliver explosive performances highlights his potential and the value he could bring to the team in the shortest format of the game.
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