Former India chief selector MSK Prasad mentioned it is exhausting to look previous Hanuma Vihari after his exploits within the unofficial Tests with India in South Africa when the staff administration sits down to choose a taking part in XI for the 3-Test sequence in South Africa.
Speaking to indiatoday.in, MSK Prasad mentioned Hanuma Vihari deserved an opportunity to play at house in opposition to New Zealand within the recently-concluded 2-Test sequence however highlighted that the possibility to tour South Africa with India A did him good.Vihari, who final performed for India within the heroic Sydney Test draw, was not picked for the New Zealand sequence and was added to India A squad for South Africa tour within the eleventh hour. Vihari has made good use of the chance, hitting 3 successive fifties within the unofficial Tests in opposition to South Africa A in Bloemfontein.Vihari was a part of the India squad throughout the England tour however the 25-year-old didn’t get an opportunity within the taking part in XI. Eyebrows had been raised when Vihari was not picked for the house sequence and Shreyas Iyer, who received a possibility to bat within the center order, made merry on his Test debut, hitting 100 and following it up with a fifty, giving the administration choice headache.India named each Iyer and Vihari within the 18-man squad whereas under-fire Ajinkya Rahane, who misplaced his vice-captain job to Rohit Sharma, can be a part of the travelling get together.”First, of all, he was deserving of a place in the squad for the New Zealand series at home. I think since he was not going to get an opportunity, they would have sent him for India A tour. Now in the 2nd unofficial Test, he has hit two (three) half-centuries. Yes, having somebody who has done well in away series in England, Australia and West Indies. If you are looking at a youngster, then Hanuma Vihari should be played,” Prasad mentioned.Unforgettable expertise with the india A boys each on and off the sphere.Lots to study and essential expertise for us.Last couple of weeks with these boys will at all times stay particular.Looking ahead to the Tests. pic.twitter.com/8EJ6v87Yw3— Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) December 9, 2021
“A lot depends on what they are expecting from the player, the role he is going to play. Hanuma Vihari is a guy who is solid in his technique. Similarly, Shreyas Iyer is someone who can bring in a little aggression.”So all of it depends upon the batting order and how much function that the staff administration expects of their middle-order batter. Based on that, considered one of them will be given a possibility.”‘Mohammed Siraj will compete for No. 1 and 2 spots in pace unit’Meanwhile, MSK Prasad also backed Mohammed Siraj to play a crucial role in the Indian pace attack in the near future, saying the Hyderabad pacer is in convention for not just the 3rd spot in the pace unit but the No. 1 and No. 2 spots.Siraj, who was not picked in the XI for the Kanpur Test against New Zealand, came up with a game-changing spell in the Mumbai Test, continuing his impressive run in the longest format of the game in 2021.”I believe he’s the third within the order and he’s giving a run for the cash for the first and 2nd slots (within the tempo assault) additionally with the type of performances he has put in. In all equity, it will likely be Bumrah, Shami and Siraj would be the third pacer by default. Even the Indian staff missed a trick by not taking part in within the first Test match (in opposition to New Zealand in Kanpur),” Prasad said.”Now, having two seniors at house is a bit of troublesome. You may have gone with Siraj and Ishant or Siraj and Umesh. You want that youthful exuberance. I really feel that was a mistake for the Kanpur Test.”India will play 3 Tests in South Africa from December 26 and it will be followed by a 3-match ODI series.