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Wicket-keeper batsman Pant was not selected in the World Cup squad initially, but called up on after an injury to Shikhar Dhawan. He however, is yet to get his opportunity on the big stage, as the management is relying on Vijay Shankar’s all-round abilities.
The heart of the matter:
After India’s thumping victory in the last game against West Indies, Srikkanth reviewed the journey of ‘Men in Blue’ in the World Cup 2019 in a column.
There have been several questions on the Indian middle-order due to their poor performance in the last two matches against Afghanistan and West Indies.
The Tamil Nadu all-rounder, Vijay Shankar, who showed glimpses of his temperament and sound technique in series against New Zealand and Australia, has registered scores of 14, 29 and 15 in the three games he has featured in.
Many experts of the game and former players alike believe that the aggressive left-hander should be included in the playing XI of India, as he is considered to be a kind of player who possesses the X-factor; someone who can change the momentum of the game in a matter of few deliveries.
Speaking on the same, Kris Srikkanth asserted:
What’s next?
Virat Kohli’s Indian team is set to face the hosts England tomorrow at the Edgbaston stadium of Birmingham. It will be interesting to see whether Pant takes the field in the all-important clash.
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