Former Batsman and Indian commentator Aakash Chopra gave his views on who he wanted to choose on the team. He also acknowledged that it would be a call that was difficult to make and the decision might fall into the current form of both players.
The management of the Indian team must choose their team for the T20 World Cup after the excess overs series against Sri Lanka. One of the main decisions they have to make is the selection of Batsman No.4 for their team. Shreyas Iyer has held the place for the last few matches, but the appearance of Suryakumar Yadav has led the competition. The latter has impressed everyone in the limited opportunities he gets.
To add to this problem, Iyer came out with the injury he took during the Indian vs England series in March. So it will be a difficult call to make voters.
Former Batsman and Indian commentator Aakash Chopra gave his views on who he wanted to choose on the team. He also acknowledged that it would be a call that was difficult to make and the decision might fall into the current form of both players.
“This is a very difficult question you want to choose. I’m not in a position now, and I don’t think even voters are in a position to receive the phone,” Chopra said on the Youtube channel.
“If Rahul and Rohit Open and Kohli plays at No.3, you play hardik and Rishabh Pant at No.5 or No.6 or vice versa, then you have Ravindra Jadeja followed by Washington Sundar. So, only one slot. So, only One slot left and it’s no.4. So Shreyas or Suryakumar at no.4, it is a difficult call. “
“You will tilt towards Shreyas Iyer just because he has a bigger experience, he has performed well on the ODI team and also the captain of his team. If he is fine on the IPL, you might go with him, to start with.”
“But if Yadav’s soakumar does it very well in six matches now and IPL also completes that, then you have to go with Yadav’s soakumar.
“It’s a beautiful dilemma. I can’t choose players at this time because both are good and have the ability to play better than run-a-ball and have the necessary experience of T20 Cricket. So it might just go with the form at this time.”
The first odi between India and Sri Lanka took place on July 18.
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