Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Indian selectors took a cautious approach by choosing experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Indian selectors took a cautious approach in choosing the T20 World Cup 2024 squad by prioritizing experience over youth. In his Hindustan Times column, Manjrekar pointed out that selecting veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli signaled the team management’s reluctance to commit to younger players. Despite this, he acknowledged India’s dynamic style of play in the tournament.
“It felt as though the Indian selectors played it safe with their selections for the T20 World Cup squad. In picking Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, it was a clear message that they were not yet ready to commit to the youth,” the former cricketer wrote.
“The way India have batted so far conveys that even though selections have taken a more traditional and cautious route, the brand of cricket on show is going to be modern and dynamic. The brand of cricket India are playing in this WC is one we have never seen before, and something we are trying to come to terms with,” Manjrekar added.
Manjrekar also discussed India’s Super Eight match against Bangladesh, noting the fans’ disappointment when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed early. Despite this, he believed India remained on track with plenty of batters left.
On the match front, even after losing Rohit and Virat by the ninth over, India was scoring at nine runs per over on a pitch where 150 runs were average. Rohit Sharma had given a quick start with 23 runs off 11 balls, followed by Virat Kohli’s 37-run contribution. Rishabh Pant then added a crucial 36 runs, leading India to a comfortable 50-run win.
Last Updated on June 24, 2024
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