List of curious selections: The following are some of the problematic decisions made by the Chetan-Sharma-led committee. Debasish Mohanty, Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi, and Abbey Kuruvilla round up the panel.
Even if it’s only for one game, Ajinkya Rahane’s appointment as India captain couldn’t have come at a better time. As the two Tests against New Zealand could be his last chance. To redeem himself before the big series in South Africa.
The manner in which Hanuma Vihari was demoted to India A. After being unexpectedly dropped for the home series against the Black Caps. Where he could have had an opportunity to rack up some good Test scores, has raised questions.
The national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma
Had no choice but to appoint regular vice-captain Rahane as the leader for one game. With regular captain Virat Kohli resting as part of a workload management program. And Rohit Sharma also needs a break after a long stay inside the bio-bubble.
Despite the fact that Rahane played in all 11 of India’s Test matches in 2021 (two in Australia. Four in India, and five in England. Including the WTC final against New Zealand), he only scored 372 runs at an average of 19. His most recent significant innings was a 61 at Lord’s in India’s Test victory.
But there has been a run of failures leading to questions about how selectors got to the conclusion that Vihari. Whose previous appearance for India was a match-saving 23 in Sydney while nursing a damaged hamstring, should be dropped.
The selection of Jayant Yadav as a backup off-spinner in the Test squad. As well as Baba Aparajith above the likes of Mandeep Singh and Sheldon Jackson in India A. May raise doubts about whether this committee has given domestic cricket performers enough respect.
The PTI has compiled a list of dubious decisions made by the Chetan-Sharma-led committee. Debasish Mohanty, Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi, and Abbey Kuruvilla round up the panel.
1. The back ailment of Hardik Pandya
“Hardik Pandya will bowl full quota of overs” in the IPL leg in UAE, according to Chetan Sharma. In truth, Pandya did not bowl a single over during the competition. And Virat Kohli later emphasized that two overs each match will be considered at some point during the World Cup.
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2. Choosing five spinners and then letting go of one
The selectors decided to pick five specialist spinners based on the demands of the former T20 captain. And when they realized they had made a mistake by believing Hardik’s version of his fitness status. They demoted Axar Patel to the reserves and promoted Shardul Thakur. From the reserves to the main squad to maintain the balance.
During the IPL play-offs, Axar appeared disappointed and out of sorts due to their “immaculate” timing.
3. Hanuma Vihari has been deported to India
Hanuma Vihari might not have played the second Test. Against New Zealand, in Mumbai, if regular skipper Virat Kohli had not returned.
However, Vihari has only played one Test in India. The majority of his matches taking place in Australia, the West Indies, and England in 2018.
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