Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has mentioned that India having 4 bowlers who can’t bat in any respect is a trigger for concern. The Men in Blue are set to face Sri Lanka within the second ODI of the three-game sequence on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 11, 2023 13:46 IST
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By India Today Web Desk: Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has mentioned that India having 4 bowlers who can’t bat in any respect is a trigger for concern. The Men in Blue are set to face Sri Lanka within the second ODI of the three-game sequence on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Speaking with ESPNcricinfo, Jaffer mentioned gamers like Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Siraj coming in to bat at quantity eight is a worrying signal for India.
“We saw Mohammed Shami coming at number eight and it’s concerning for me. Although India made 370 runs, they managed only 17 runs in the last three overs as Shami and Mohammed Siraj were batting. It’s an area of concern, especially during a run-chase when they lose wickets and need runs at 8-10 per over. If Shami comes at number eight, it’s worrying how India can chase it,” mentioned Jaffer.
The former Mumbai batter mentioned having 4 bowlers who can’t bat in any respect generally is a explanation for concern for India transferring ahead.
“Moving ahead, India have to handle it and assess whether or not they can go together with two seamers plus Hardik Pandya or afford to play all-rounders like Washington Sundar or Shardul Thakur, as there are not any batters after quantity seven. It’s a gray space India should work on though it is a royalty from a bowling perspective as three quick bowlers can bowl above 140. You even have a leg-spinner, however 4 bowlers who can’t bat in any respect is regarding,” Jaffer added.
Jaffer heaped reward on Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, saying that he performed an impressive knock in opposition to India in Guwahati. Shanaka scored 108 runs off 88 balls however couldn’t drive his group over the road.
“Sri Lanka would have lost by an even bigger margin had he not scored a hundred. It was a magnificent knock as the captain led from the front. A few more runs from the top-order batters would have got Sri Lanka closer to the target. However, he saved Sri Lanka from a massive defeat by reducing the margin. So, a sensational hundred in a losing cause,” mentioned Jaffer.
Edited By:
Rounaq Sehrawat
Published On:
Jan 11, 2023
