Delhi: According to former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant’s return to the team may be difficult. The reason for this is not to perform KL Rahul’s wicketkeeping in the first ODI between India and England, but Akshar Patel can be performed. In this match played in Nagpur, Akshar played a brilliant innings of 52 runs in 47 balls, giving England a crushing defeat.
Akshar’s innings was part of a 108 -run partnership with Shubman Gill, which came in just 107 balls. This three -match ODI series against England is happening before the 2025 Champions Trophy, so there is a possibility that this team is ahead of combination Will also be retained.
Sanjay Manjrekar’s statement
Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo, “Before the match, I suggested that Rishabh Pant can be given a chance keeping in mind the Champions Trophy. With this, India would also get a left -handed batsman in the top six or seven. Akshar Patel is an excellent option because we have seen him batting well in Test cricket and he has patience of a batsman. “
He further said, “In the first ODI, he batted brilliantly against the spinners. India needs such batsmen in the middle order who can perform well against the spin. Since the Champions Trophy is to be held in Dubai, the role of spin bowlers will be important. Akshar is a great option and his presence may delay Rishabh’s return. Now India has a left -handed batsman in the middle order. “
Rishabh Pant’s ODI Form
Rishabh Pant, who is known for his aggressive batting, has proved himself in Test cricket, but he has not been as effective in ODIs. He has played 75 Test innings so far, but has scored 871 runs in only 31 innings in ODIs. His average is 33.50, including a century and five half -centuries.
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