‘Too ambitious’: Ex-India cricketer flags concerns over Gambhir’s India game plan
Wasim Jaffer raised eyebrows over Rinku Singh not making the cut for India's T20I lineup, insisting that Rinku's presence might have shifted the tide in the fourth match against the West Indies. He assessed Rinku's batting output at crucial positions, comparing it to his teammates' while underscoring Naman Dhir as a significant player. All eyes are now on the thrilling fifth match set for…
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has expressed concerns over India's decision to exclude Rinku Singh from their T20I squad, suggesting that the outfielder could have significantly impacted the ongoing series against the West Indies. India lost the fourth T20I by 24 runs, after West Indies successfully chased down a target of 248 in their 50 overs. Rinku led the West Indies' charge with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, India replying with 223 runs in 19.3 overs.
In a YouTube interview, Jaffer argued that Rinku's performance in the middle and lower order, coupled with his left-handed batting style, makes him a valuable asset to the team. He claimed that Rinku could have turned the game around during the fourth T20I, citing his "capacity to change the game" and citing his success in franchise cricket.
Jaffer also questioned India's decision to include Naman Dhir in the squad, expressing doubts about his ability to bowl consistently given his limited experience with off-spin variations on Indian pitches.
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