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Lambasting Jonny Bairstow’s omission from the England squad for Tests in opposition to India, former skipper Kevin Pietersen stated that it will likely be disrespectful to the host group if visiting group doesn’t placed on area its greatest XI within the marquee sequence.
Not solely Bairstow however all-rounder Sam Curran and pacer Mark Wood have additionally been omitted of the squad.
Bairstow has been rested for the primary two Tests as a part of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) participant administration coverage, which stresses on giving ample relaxation to each English cricketer in a packed calendar 12 months, which incorporates 17 Tests and the ICC T20 World Cup.
The 40-year-old stated a win in opposition to India is just like a victory in opposition to arch- rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play each Stuart Broad and James Anderson.
“Big debate on whether ENG have picked their best team to play India in the 1st Test. Winning IN India is as good a feeling as winning in Aus. It’s disrespectful to ENG fans & also @BCCI to NOT play your best team. Bairstow has to play! Broad/Anderson have to play!” Pietersen tweeted.
Big debate on whether or not ENG have picked their greatest group to play India within the 1st Test.Winning IN India is pretty much as good a sense as successful in Aus. It’s disrespectful to ENG followers & additionally @BCCI to NOT play your greatest group. Bairstow has to play!Broad/Anderson need to play!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 24, 2021
In one other tweet, Pieterson stated the very best gamers would not need to miss the chance to play in opposition to an in-form Indian group at house, whereas suggesting gamers might be rested after the Indian Premier League.
“The BEST England players will want to play as many games as possible against India, in India. PICK THEM! Then they go to IPL & earn everything they deserve. Cash is king for every sportsman. They’re a business! They can have a break after that!”
The BEST England gamers will need to play as many video games as potential in opposition to India, in India. PICK THEM! Then they go to IPL & earn the whole lot they deserve. Cash is king for each sportsman. They’re a enterprise! They can have a break after that!— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 24, 2021
India and England are scheduled to play 4 Tests, 5 T20Is and three ODIs. The tour will begin on first Test, beginning February 5 in Chennai.
