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Rohit Sharma's Test Future Uncertain, India Needs to Prepare for Replacement

Rohit Sharma’s Test Future Uncertain, India Needs to Prepare for Replacement

By November 5, 2024 0

Rohit Sharma’s Test Future in Doubt, India Needs to Prepare for Replacement

Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has raised concerns about Rohit Sharma’s future in Test cricket, suggesting that the veteran opener may retire from the format if India performs poorly in the upcoming five-Test series in Australia.

Sharma, who recently announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals, has been in poor form in Tests, averaging just 26.67 in his last 10 innings. He has also acknowledged his lack of leadership during India’s recent 0-3 home Test thumping by New Zealand.

“You have to start thinking ahead. If Rohit Sharma doesn’t do well, I think he himself will retire from test cricket, for all you know,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. “He’ll play ODIs only. He has already left T20I cricket. We have to keep in mind that he’s also ageing.”

Sharma, 37, has amassed 4,270 runs in 87 Tests at an average of 42.27, but his recent performances have raised questions about his ability to continue at the highest level.

Srikkanth praised Sharma for acknowledging his mistakes in a press conference after the New Zealand series. “Hats off to Rohit for accepting the fact that he played badly throughout the series and captained badly. That’s a great thing,” Srikkanth added. “That’s the first move of a player to get back to rhythm. Accepting your fault is very important. That’s a very important quality of a human being.”

India may be without Sharma for the first Test in Perth beginning on November 22 due to personal reasons. The team needs to win four of their five Tests in Australia to qualify for the World Test Championship final for the third time in a row next year.

Srikkanth believes that India needs to start preparing for Sharma’s potential retirement by identifying a suitable replacement. “We have to start thinking about who will replace Rohit Sharma,” he said. “We have to start looking at the younger players and give them a chance.”

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Srikkanth Blasts BCCI for Ignoring Gaikwad, Accuses Team Management of Favouritism

Srikkanth Blasts BCCI for Ignoring Gaikwad, Accuses Team Management of Favouritism

By May 2, 2024 0

Legendary Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has expressed his disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to overlook Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.

Gaikwad, who is currently the highest run-scorer in IPL 2024 with over 500 runs in 17 innings, was surprisingly left out of the Indian squad. Srikkanth believes that Gaikwad’s impressive performances, including a century against Australia, warranted his inclusion in the team.

In contrast, Shubman Gill, who has been struggling for form in all formats, has been added to the reserve list. Srikkanth accused the team management of “favouritism” and questioned Gill’s selection ahead of Gaikwad.

“Shubman Gill is totally out of form, but why is he selected in the team? There’s no doubt that Ruturaj Gaikwad deserves a place. He scored more than 500 runs in 17 innings. Also, he scored a century against Australia. Shubman Gill is selectors’ delight. He gets a chance even if he fails. He finds a place even if he fails in Tests, ODIs, and T20s. There’s too much favouritism in selection. The team selection is all about favouritism,” Srikkanth said in a video on his YouTube channel ‘Cheeky Chekka.’

Srikkanth’s criticism echoes the sentiments of many fans and experts who believe that Gaikwad’s omission is a major oversight. The 26-year-old opener has been in excellent form in recent months and has proven his ability to score runs consistently at the highest level.

The BCCI’s decision to overlook Gaikwad has also raised questions about the selection criteria for the Indian team. Critics argue that the selectors are biased towards certain players and that performance is not always the primary factor in team selection.

The exclusion of Rinku Singh, another in-form batsman, from the T20 World Cup squad has also drawn criticism. Singh has been in impressive form for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 and many believe he deserved a place in the Indian team.

The BCCI has not yet responded to Srikkanth’s allegations of favouritism. However, the team management will be under pressure to justify their decision to leave out Gaikwad and Singh from the T20 World Cup squad.

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Rinku Singh a 'Certainty' for India's T20 World Cup Squad, Says Srikkanth

Rinku Singh a ‘Certainty’ for India’s T20 World Cup Squad, Says Srikkanth

By April 30, 2024 0

Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former India opener and chief selector, has strongly advocated for the inclusion of left-handed batter Rinku Singh in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup. Srikkanth believes that Singh’s impressive international track record and finishing skills make him a certainty for the team.

Singh rose to prominence during the 2023 IPL season, where he hit five consecutive sixes in the final over against the Gujarat Titans. He continued to showcase his finishing prowess throughout the season, amassing 356 runs in 15 T20I matches for India, with a remarkable strike rate of 176.23.

Despite limited opportunities in the ongoing IPL 2024 due to Kolkata Knight Riders’ strong top-order performance, Singh has maintained a high strike rate of 157.74 in eight matches. Srikkanth emphasized that Singh’s international record should be prioritized over recent form.

“Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. He hasn’t got that many opportunities to bat in the IPL, but you see his international track record, it’s an amazing track record. Amazing track record in South Africa and with every opportunity he has got. So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty in the 15,” said Srikkanth.

Matthew Hayden, the former Australia batter, also praised the IPL for its role in identifying and developing Indian talent. He believes that the tournament has brought players like Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal into the spotlight, making them contenders for the World Cup squad.

India, the 2007 T20 World Cup champions, will begin their campaign on June 5 against Ireland in New York. They are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Canada, and tournament co-hosts USA.

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Irfan Pathan Slams Former Selector for Dropping Him After Injury

Irfan Pathan Slams Former Selector for Dropping Him After Injury

By April 27, 2024 0

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed his disappointment over being dropped from the national team after an injury, criticizing the selection process of the time. Pathan, who played 29 Tests, 120 ODIs, and 24 T20Is for India between 2003 and 2012, saw his career plagued by recurring knee injuries.

Despite his last international appearance in 2012, Pathan continued to play domestic cricket until 2019, hoping for a recall. However, in January 2020, he announced his retirement from all formats of the game.

In a recent interview, Pathan criticized former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who was the chairman of selectors when he was dropped. “I was part of the Indian team when Srikanth sir was the selector. I got injured and got kicked out and never played for India. No, that’s the truth. And I have no qualms about it. I have huge respect for you. That time, the mindset was different,” Pathan said on Star Sports Press Room Show, Ticket to World Cup.

Pathan believes that selectors back then often overlooked a player’s past performances after a single bad tour or injury. He also criticized the tendency to judge players solely based on their performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“But come to 2020s, Wriddhiman Saha was literally out of the team for more than a year due to injury. What happened when he got fit? He got picked and was part of the XI. And one year is a long time. But because the Indian team thought of what the Indian team has done for him in the past before getting injured, we don’t want to undervalue that. We want to value that. So when someone is sitting in the selection committee, you should not forget what the guy has done for the Indian team before the IPL. And it’s not too far away I am talking about. Just because some guys are playing well in IPL, you think we should pick them. But don’t forget the guys (who have done well in the past),” he added.

Pathan’s comments highlight the importance of considering a player’s overall contribution and not just their recent form when making selection decisions. It also emphasizes the need for a more balanced approach that values both past achievements and present performances.

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