New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar A young Indian squad would be a good choice. T20 World Cup Considering the previous lack of success from senior players, it might have been more advantageous.
He advocates injecting young talent such as: Yashaswi Jaiswal Get into the mix rather than relying solely on experienced players.
Despite absence Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli In many T20 matches last year, selectors decided to come back, perhaps to draw on their experience.
Manjrekar points out that while the primary starting pair now appears to be Rohit and Kohli, he would have preferred to explore alternatives such as incorporating the promising Jaiswal.
“Ideally, we wouldn’t have gone that way. We would have gone with a younger core. But the selectors were committed to icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.” Manjrekar told Star Sports. Friday’s Press Room World Cup edition.
“Now that they are in the squad, it is impossible for Virat Kohli to bat at No. 3 because then you won’t get a full rally from Virat. Rohit Sharma has to open the door, so now India have forced themselves in a way. Only. “There is only one type of combination: two right-handers,” he said.
Manjrekar doubts Yashaswi Jaiswal will secure a place in the India XI.
“Unfortunately Jaiswal will have to sit out. I would have gone to a completely new premises (and) he would have been much more talented and something different,” he said.
Manjrekar added, “(But) India has trusted its senior citizens with measures that haven’t worked for years, but we hope it will work this time.”
The former India batsman also rejected the idea that Mohammed Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi will pose a serious threat to the Indian batsmen in the upcoming clash between the two rivals on June 9.
“Mohammed Amir played his last international T20 seven years ago. We have no idea what he is like today. Shaheen Afridi He is not the same bowler he was two years ago.
“India handled him really well. If you remember the Asia Cup, even in the 50-over World Cup we played a one-sided game. I don’t see Pakistan as a big threat to India and I also mention the names of Mohammed, Amir and Shaheen. “Shaheen Shah Afridi believes this is not a problem for India,” he added.
Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan has labeled left-arm spinner Imad Wasim as a potential threat.
“For a left-arm spinner with the new ball, he is not bad. He is clever, keeps the ball going and can be a threat if he gets it,” he said.
Manjrekar expressed confidence: Hardik PandyaExcellent ability as a finishing pitcher.
“My vote will always go to Hardik Pandya. I know he has had a very quiet IPL, but it goes back to the last T20 World Cup India played, the last semi-final against England in Adelaide.
“Hardik Pandya got 60 off 30 balls at a strike rate of 190 after India got 62 off the first 10 overs.
“For the T20 World Cup (a major event), you really have to support the players who are good on the big stage and there will always be Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant ahead of people like Shivam Dubey until you see him on the big stage,” he said.
Pathan noted that both Pandya and Dube will play different roles in the competition.
“Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube will have different roles. Hardik will have a defined role to finish the game while Shivam will play the floater role as a booster to the spinners,” he said.
Manjrekar highlighted India’s cautious approach in the first round of the tournament, which was similar to India’s early exit from the 50-over World Cup in the Caribbean in 2007.
“India will feel the pressure of the first round because something interesting happened in West Indies in 2007. I see India growing very quickly. (But) I will be watching these Indians in important matches such as semi-finals and finals. “We have to form a team for the game,” he said.
“For India, the World Cup is no longer about getting to the final round. It’s about what you do in the final round,” he added.
Manjrekar also claimed that Kohli tends to face extra pressure in knockout games due to his height, a situation that Rohit does not reflect.
“Virat takes responsibility for himself. When you see what happens in every big game where he bats a little bit longer, maybe because of the height he has in Indian cricket, he feels obligated to bat longer than just freely come and bat. no see.” he said
“But Rohit Sharma will do that regardless of his height. We saw that in the ODI World Cup. But when it comes to the semi-finals and finals, I am really worried about Virat,” he added.
(including PTI input)
He advocates injecting young talent such as: Yashaswi Jaiswal Get into the mix rather than relying solely on experienced players.
Despite absence Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli In many T20 matches last year, selectors decided to come back, perhaps to draw on their experience.
Manjrekar points out that while the primary starting pair now appears to be Rohit and Kohli, he would have preferred to explore alternatives such as incorporating the promising Jaiswal.
“Ideally, we wouldn’t have gone that way. We would have gone with a younger core. But the selectors were committed to icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.” Manjrekar told Star Sports. Friday’s Press Room World Cup edition.
“Now that they are in the squad, it is impossible for Virat Kohli to bat at No. 3 because then you won’t get a full rally from Virat. Rohit Sharma has to open the door, so now India have forced themselves in a way. Only. “There is only one type of combination: two right-handers,” he said.
Manjrekar doubts Yashaswi Jaiswal will secure a place in the India XI.
“Unfortunately Jaiswal will have to sit out. I would have gone to a completely new premises (and) he would have been much more talented and something different,” he said.
Manjrekar added, “(But) India has trusted its senior citizens with measures that haven’t worked for years, but we hope it will work this time.”
The former India batsman also rejected the idea that Mohammed Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi will pose a serious threat to the Indian batsmen in the upcoming clash between the two rivals on June 9.
“Mohammed Amir played his last international T20 seven years ago. We have no idea what he is like today. Shaheen Afridi He is not the same bowler he was two years ago.
“India handled him really well. If you remember the Asia Cup, even in the 50-over World Cup we played a one-sided game. I don’t see Pakistan as a big threat to India and I also mention the names of Mohammed, Amir and Shaheen. “Shaheen Shah Afridi believes this is not a problem for India,” he added.
Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan has labeled left-arm spinner Imad Wasim as a potential threat.
“For a left-arm spinner with the new ball, he is not bad. He is clever, keeps the ball going and can be a threat if he gets it,” he said.
Manjrekar expressed confidence: Hardik PandyaExcellent ability as a finishing pitcher.
“My vote will always go to Hardik Pandya. I know he has had a very quiet IPL, but it goes back to the last T20 World Cup India played, the last semi-final against England in Adelaide.
“Hardik Pandya got 60 off 30 balls at a strike rate of 190 after India got 62 off the first 10 overs.
“For the T20 World Cup (a major event), you really have to support the players who are good on the big stage and there will always be Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant ahead of people like Shivam Dubey until you see him on the big stage,” he said.
Pathan noted that both Pandya and Dube will play different roles in the competition.
“Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube will have different roles. Hardik will have a defined role to finish the game while Shivam will play the floater role as a booster to the spinners,” he said.
Manjrekar highlighted India’s cautious approach in the first round of the tournament, which was similar to India’s early exit from the 50-over World Cup in the Caribbean in 2007.
“India will feel the pressure of the first round because something interesting happened in West Indies in 2007. I see India growing very quickly. (But) I will be watching these Indians in important matches such as semi-finals and finals. “We have to form a team for the game,” he said.
“For India, the World Cup is no longer about getting to the final round. It’s about what you do in the final round,” he added.
Manjrekar also claimed that Kohli tends to face extra pressure in knockout games due to his height, a situation that Rohit does not reflect.
“Virat takes responsibility for himself. When you see what happens in every big game where he bats a little bit longer, maybe because of the height he has in Indian cricket, he feels obligated to bat longer than just freely come and bat. no see.” he said
“But Rohit Sharma will do that regardless of his height. We saw that in the ODI World Cup. But when it comes to the semi-finals and finals, I am really worried about Virat,” he added.
(including PTI input)
