'Very Tempted To Play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, But He Must Open': Abhishek Nayar Ahead Of India vs West Indies 5th T20I
Team India will take on the West Indies in the fifth and final T20I of the series, which is level at 2-2, as both teams gear up to clinch the series in the decider in Bengaluru. Speaking on JioHotstar's ‘Game Plan’, JioStar expert Abhishek Nayar discussed Sanju Samson's knock in the fourth T20I, West Indies captain Shai Hope's dream run in India, and the possible changes to India's playing XI.…
Abhishek Nayar, a JioStar expert, advised India not to panic after losing the fourth T20I, reminding them of their previous two wins. He emphasized the importance of assessing conditions in Bengaluru and devising strategies to curb West Indies' run-scoring, particularly during the powerplay. Nayar praised Shai Hope's performance, noting his ability to score runs consistently, sometimes even effortlessly.
He also highlighted Sanju Samson's recent good form, attributing it to his steady head and base while batting. Regarding potential changes in India's XI for the final match, Nayar considered replacing Naman Dhir with Kuldeep Yadav, potentially promoting Nitish and Axar Patel up the order. He was hesitant about playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fearing he might be playing out of position, especially in the opening slot, given the strong conditions in Bengaluru.
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