New Delhi
As India takes an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Ireland, former India offspinner and selector, Sarandeep Singh, suggests that the visiting team should consider making changes to the winning lineup for the final match. Singh suggests the inclusion of uncapped wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma and young pacer Avesh Khan in the Indian team for the third T20I against Ireland. Avesh Khan should certainly get an opportunity. He consistently performs well in domestic cricket and the IPL. Even though he missed out during the West Indies series due to match scheduling, we should provide him a chance here. Jitesh Sharma should also get a chance, Singh stated in an interview with Jio Cinema. However, another cricket expert, Abhishek Nayar, holds a different view, believing that the winning combination should remain unchanged. I’d prefer not to see any changes. It’s a short tour with just these T20Is. Therefore, it’s important to let the players who’ve been given a chance continue to play, Nayar said. Despite promising young batter Tilak Varma’s two unsuccessful outings against Ireland, Nayar maintains that Varma’s approach should remain consistent. I believe Tilak Varma has been slightly unfortunate. His biggest strength has been evident in the IPL. Every time he’s had a bad knock, he has come back more aggressively, Nayar noted. Singh advises Varma to analyze the pitch conditions before playing his shots, drawing parallels with the conditions during his debut in the West Indies. As the Indian cricket team looks ahead to the final T20I against Ireland, the decision on lineup changes will ultimately depend on the team management’s strategy for maintaining their winning momentum.
