Former cricketer names player who should play in T20Is for India

Since losing to New Zealand in the semifinal of India’s World Cup campaign last year, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former India captain has been away from cricket. The wicket keeper was supposed to play for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League this year, but the competition was suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.

Currently, it remains unclear if Dhoni will be eligible later this year for entry into the T20I World Cup. At this moment, concerns remain about which player will play as the wicketkeeper.

Whereas Rishabh Pant was generally seen as Dhoni’s substitution, this year India tried KL Rahul as the keeper in series against Australia, and against New Zealand in the away game. Rahul’s performance in the match was impressive, and India’s former cricket Deep Dasgupta says India should remain Karnataka in the T20Is as wicketkeeper.

Dasgupta stated in an interview with Sportskeeda, “I certainly think that India should keep KL Rahu in the T20s, he knows how to maintain and bat well. He’s a great wicketkeeper, he’s skilled.”

Dasgupta also commented that Risabh Pant is a player with a lot of potential, India should continue to invest in him. ” Rishabh Pant is a potential player. You have to be imaginative with how to coach or direct him, you have to give him a tough love and participate in local cricket matches. It’s going to be a shame if he doesn’t succeed up to his potential, “he said.

Talking on Rahul, he added: “I understand why the team wants him to bat in that role, somebody like Rahul batting at No.5 in ODI cricket. He’s an outstanding batsman, he is able to play from 1-6 easily in the T20s, with the proper kind of disposition . That’s the kind of ability and amusement he has. Looking at the batting order of the Indian team, that looks great to me.