Aaron Finch Critiques India’s T20 Lineup, Recommends Arshdeep

Aaron Finch, Australia’s former T20 captain, has offered his perspective on India’s team composition after their defeat in the second T20I. Finch is adamant that Arshdeep Singh should be recalled for the third T20I in Hobart, stating he would be “very surprised” if the left-arm pacer isn’t selected. Finch discussed the potential pitfalls of overloading a T20 batting lineup with too many specialists, suggesting it can diminish the urgency and accountability of individual batsmen. He remarked, “when you go in with too many batters, sometimes the responsibility gets diluted.” Finch also addressed the bowling performance, noting that despite a solid opening spell from Jasprit Bumrah, the bowlers lacked sufficient runs to defend. He acknowledged Abhishek Sharma’s stellar 68 but identified a weakness in strike rotation with the lower order, which he felt hindered India’s progress. Finch commended Mitchell Marsh’s captaincy for managing the game effectively during Abhishek’s innings, further highlighting the strategic nuances of T20 cricket.