Won’t name Dhawan-led Indian ODI aspect ‘second string’: Maharaj

There could also be no Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli as India regulars are in Australia for the upcoming T20 World Cup however the ODI aspect underneath Shikhar Dhawan remains to be world class, stated South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj on Saturday.

The Indian fringe gamers are in motion within the ongoing three-match ODI collection in opposition to South Africa. “I would not call it a second string Indian side. India have so much talent that they can field four-five proper international sides,” Maharaj stated on the eve of the second and penultimate ODI right here. “Having said that, a lot of the guys have IPL and have international experience. There are world class performers out there.” India path the collection 0-1 after dropping the primary ODI by 9 runs in Lucknow on Thursday. The Temba Bavuma-led guests had misplaced the T20I leg of the tour 1-2.

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“It’s always nice to play well against India. Obviously, you want to prepare yourself. They have a world class batting lineup,” Maharaj stated.

Tabraiz Shamsi, who was as soon as the No 1 T20I bowler on this planet, regarded out of types within the collection opener as he was taken to the cleaners by the Indian batters. He returned with figures of 1/89 from his eight overs. But Maharaj backed Shamsi, saying the Lucknow match was a uncommon off day for the left-arm wrist spinner. “I don’t think he really had a poor outing. Figures don’t exactly tell you the true reflection of the way someone bowled. “The Indian batters had to take on someone and unfortunately it was him on the day. I thought he held his nerve really well at the back-end,” Maharaj stated.

“Obviously, picked up crucial wickets to open up. I don’t think his form is a concern. It’s only a matter of time till he bounces back. We know what he is capable of.” Here within the hometown of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Maharaj stated he would like to have a chat with the Indian nice.

“I never got the opportunity to play with him. But I would love to have a chat with him. He’s been a world class performer, more especially from the leadership point of view. Just his calmness on the field. There’s a lot of things that people can learn from him,” he stated.