Parthiv Patel hilariously trolls himself. Patel, known for his fiery opinions, didn’t mince words when he emphasized the importance of having a specialized wicketkeeper for Test matches.
In an unexpected turn of events, Parthiv Patel, a former Indian wicketkeeper-batter and recognized expert. Questioned KL Rahul’s decision to wear the wicketkeeping gloves in the next Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
Patel, known for his fiery opinions, didn’t mince words when he emphasized the importance of having a specialized wicketkeeper for Test matches.
“India’s test match wicketkeeper should be someone who is keeping regularly in Ranji Trophy or first-class cricket. ” Parthiv wrote on ‘X’ sharing his views.
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Parthiv Patel trolls himself
This statement by Patel, however, did not go ignored, and social media rapidly became a platform for criticism. One user even mentioned Patel’s troubles with wicketkeeping during India’s 2018 tour of South Africa, writing. “Achaa but regular keeper aapke jese ho toh?” (What if the typical wicketkeeper is similar to you?)
In response to the criticism, Patel chose a lighthearted tone, as is his wont. “To wo drop ho jata hai…” he wrote, admitting his past failings.
It’s worth noting that Parthiv Patel filled in for the injured Wriddhiman Saha during India’s 2018 tour to South Africa. At the time, his lost catch of Dean Elgar in the second innings garnered harsh criticism.
The debate over professional wicketkeepers in Test cricket is not new, and Patel’s words have given gasoline to the fire. As we consider the game’s complexities, the function of a wicketkeeper becomes increasingly important, not only for catches but also for the team’s overall performance.
While KL Rahul has been impressive with the bat. Patel’s comments highlight an aspect of the game that is frequently overlooked. It will be interesting to observe how Rahul, who is known for his versatility, handles the dual tasks of batting and wicketkeeping in the forthcoming Test.
After a comprehensive whitewash against the West Indies in August. India’s second assignment in the new World Test Championship cycle is against South Africa.
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