Team India captain Rohit Sharma has said that both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik have a shot at being selected for their T20 World Cup semifinal against England. The two teams will meet at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, November 10.
The Men in Blue backed Karthik for the first few games, but he could only score 14 runs in the 22 balls that he faced. In their previous match against Zimbabwe, Team India brought Rishabh Pant into the side in place of Karthik. However, the southpaw failed to impress and was dismissed for just three off five balls.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the semifinal against England, Rohit Sharma explained why Pant played against Zimbabwe. He also provided an update on whether the young left-hander will continue as India’s wicketkeeper on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the semifinal against England, Rohit Sharma explained why Pant played against Zimbabwe. He also provided an update on whether the young left-hander will continue as India’s wicketkeeper on Thursday.“Rishabh didn’t get to play all games including a few practice games. He was the only guy missing in that list. It will be unfair if you bring the guy in and made him play straight away.”
“We have told all the guys about this to be ready whenever required. We wanted to give left-hander an opportunity against Zimbabwe. What is going to happen tomorrow, [we] won’t be able to tell you now, but both wicketkeepers are in play for selection.”
“We have told all the guys about this to be ready whenever required. We wanted to give left-hander an opportunity against Zimbabwe. What is going to happen tomorrow, [we] won’t be able to tell you now, but both wicketkeepers are in play for selection.”
However, Rohit Sharma stated that the team has no concerns whatsoever with Axar and backed the all-rounder. He said:
“I’m not really worried about him (Axar). He hasn’t bowled full quota. We have full seamers who have bowled full quota which means spinners can’t bowl full quota.“We didn’t get Axar to play in the powerplay which is his quality. [In the] Series before coming here, he did well. I thought kind of space he is in. And he is in a good space.”
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