Former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised questions over some of the selection decisions made by the Indian team management during the second Test match against England.
“There were some very interesting selections made in the last game which I didn`t agree with,” said Manjrekar.
The former cricketer also pointed out that Team India`s management dropped Sai Sudharsan after just one match and stated that they are not afraid of excluding players depending on the vibe.
“In the end, a win can put a cover on those decisions. I thought Sai Sudharsan, after just one match, would be left out, considering he is a young player that we are looking at for the future. He played pretty okay in the second innings. I`d like to stick with him but this team management is slightly different and they are not afraid to chop and change depending on the vibe,” he said in an ESPNcricinfo video.
Manjrekar feels that Sai Sudharsan should be allowed to bat at the number three position, and said Karun Nair is not a suitable batsman to bat at that position.
“I would like to see Sai Sudharsan at number three. Karun Nair is not a number three player in my book. It is unfair to drop him after one Test if everyone is getting big hundreds. I think Sai deserves that opportunity as well,” said the 59-year-old.
Further speaking, Manjrekar said that he would like to provide one more opportunity to Nair, considering his emotional comeback to national side.
“I would like Karun Nair to get one more chance just because of the story around his selection and comeback,” he said. Manjrekar suggested that Nitish Kumar Reddy could make way for Nair further down the batting order.
“Maybe Nitish Kumar Reddy could make place for him down the order,” said Sanjay, who has represented India in 37 Test matches.
Additionally, for the third Test match, lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah`s inclusion will be a major boost for the visitors.
On the other hand, Jofra Archer has been added to the playing XI for the Lord`s encounter. His inclusion may create problems for the Indian batsmen, considering his fierce pace.
(With ANI Inputs)
