The batsman would also prefer KL Rahul to play his natural game rather than falling back within himself. KL Rahul is without a doubt one of the best range hitters in the game, but he appears unsure whether to launch the attack or not.
Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team and World Cup winner in 1983, expressed surprise at the team’s composition during a discussion between an Indian and a Pakistani team of experts:
There’s no doubt we were surprised (by Pant’s absence against Pakistan). We were all talking about it. Pant was a very good option because of the way he has played and the fact that he is a left-hander. And we can only talk about it here. But you are correct; his presence strengthens India’s batting, and his batting style is completely different.In the midst of all this chaos, the management is tempted to play both because it would not only improve their batting but also provide them with a variety of options for a close run chase. Hardik Pandya’s workload is being scrutinized because adding him as the fifth bowler would be a risky move given his high injury risk.It will be interesting to see how much of the current roster Rohit Sharma will use next month when the Indian cricket team begins their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia, looking to redeem themselves for the T20 World Cup 2021 disappointment.
