Two matches have been played in the T20I tournament so far. Team India lost the first match and won the second one, but in this format one should not be upset with the defeat and the victory should not create any misconceptions about themselves. The truth is that at this time Team India is trying all its options and it is a positive sign that whoever is getting a chance with the Indian team is doing well.
Those who got a chance to play in Australia in the previous series did well. Now debutant Ishan Kishan has shown a very good performance. This shows that all our players who are doing well in domestic cricket are fully prepared for international cricket too. Take Ishan Kishan, for example, who played fearlessly. Actually, today the players get all the opportunities from the IPL. There is no feeling of insecurity among the players. Therefore, they play without fear but they do not play for themselves. Going from the IPL to India A, they get a chance to play with the big players, from which they learn a lot. The natural performance of these players is now being seen because there is no pressure on them. They are not afraid to play with the big players.
I think it has become very difficult for Shikhar Dhawan to make a place for himself in the team. Currently, Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul, and Ishan Kishan are on the team. Apart from them, Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal are performing well in domestic cricket. At the same time, whether Rohit Sharma is sitting out due to his own will or is being made to sit outside is a big question.
I would say that before the T20 World Cup, if we are focusing on trying more and more options, then Virat Kohli should also sit out for at least two matches in the series.
Due to such changes in the team, Team India’s future is being prepared. We are on the perfect track.
The writer has played for the Indian cricket team as a fast bowler and is a well-known cricket expert.
