Cheteshwar Pujara stated that ideally, both wicketkeepers should make the playing XI come to the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, despite the fact that there has been a heated argument regarding who should play for India in the T20I team between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik.
Cheteshwar Pujara stated that ideally, both wicketkeepers should make the playing XI come to the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, despite the fact that there has been a heated argument regarding who should play for India in the T20I team between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik. While Rishabh Pant struggled when given the chance to bat in the Asia Cup, Dinesh Karthik, who was chosen to play the finisher’s role, scarcely had a chance to bat. Pujara yet believes that Pant belongs in the middle order, with Karthik staying as the finisher.
With the kind of Asia Cup we had, Pujara said to ESPNcricinfo, “I think if I had to choose my No. 5, 6, and 7, I would go with… we need to enhance our batting lineup.”
“In my opinion, Rishabh should be ranked No. 5, Hardik No. 6, and DK No. 7. I believe both should be included. DK and Rishabh must play “Added he.
But he added that Deepak Hooda would replace Rishabh Pant in the starting XI if India needs an additional bowling option.
“Unless you’re hoping Hooda will bowl a few innings for you. If he bowls, I believe Rishabh is out, and Deepak must bat at position five “said Pujara.
The injury to Ravindra Jadeja, who will miss the World Cup starting in October, made India’s middle order woes at the Asia Cup worse.
In a batting order that was primarily made up of right-handers, Jadeja provided balance as an all-rounder while also being a left-hander.
