2023-12-23 04:30:26
8 matches in Test, Twenty20 and ODI series, 41 players including A team players; The Indian cricket team selectors are reeling because of the ‘abundance’ of players as the month-long tour of South Africa approaches the final round. India traveled to South Africa with a jumbo squad that included so many players with the aim of molding the ‘team of the future’ for major tournaments including next year’s Twenty20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Many young players have already excelled in India A, Twenty20 and ODI series. From Rinku Singh, who smashed the Twenty20 series, to Sanju Samson, who scored a century in the last ODI and brought India to victory, the list is there. With two more Test series to be played, the selectors are in a state of not knowing what to do with so many players.
Rinku and team
Rinku Singh, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Jitesh Sharma and others are the main ones who are making a claim for the Twenty20 team. Rinku, who batted at an average of 82 runs from 2 matches, has already booked his ticket to the team for the Twenty20 World Cup. Yashaswi has become one of the best left-handed openers Indian cricket has seen in recent times in his stroke play, even if his batting consistency is a concern. With Rohit Sharma’s departure, Yashasvi himself will be the opener along with Shubman Gill. In the last Australian series, Jitesh Sharma proved that he is a wicket-keeper batsman who can be tested in the pinch hitter role. Jitesh’s performances in the last few matches indicate that he will be seen as the wicket-keeper in the Twenty20 team along with Ishan Kishan.
Let Sanju come
Sanju Samson has staked his claim to the No. 3 position in ODI cricket, succeeding Virat Kohli, with his century in the third ODI against South Africa. If his current form continues, Sanju, who is the captain of IPL team Rajasthan Royals, may also lead the Indian team in the future. Another discovery in the ODI series is Sai Sudarshan, who welcomed into international cricket with consecutive half-centuries. Arshdeep Singh, who has found consistency in bowling, promising Mukesh Kumar and Ravi Bishnoi have all benefited from this series.
Team A is ready
The players of the A team are also waiting for a chance to join the senior team. Pradosh Paul, who scored a century in the A team match, Sarfaraz Khan, who shone with a half-century, Pradit Krishna, Saurabh Kumar, who led the wicket-taker, are on the waiting list. Many of them will soon be seen in the senior team.
Test series: Kohli back, Rituraj out
Virat Kohli has returned home as the India-South Africa 2-match Test series is about to begin on the 26th. The team officials informed that Kohli returned due to personal reasons and will return before the first Test. Batsman Rituraj Gaikwad will not be in the Test series due to a finger injury, the team has also clarified.
Hard times passed: Sanju
Sanju Samson said that there was a lot of pressure in the last few months and he was happy to overcome all that and score a century. “The last 3-4 months have been very mentally challenging. I am happy to overcome all that and get this century. Tried to play each ball on its merits. I was not aware enough about the scoreboard’ – said Sanju. India beat South Africa by 78 runs in the third ODI and won the series 2-1 thanks to Sanju’s century (108).
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