IND Vs SL: 'India Should Go With Him At Number 4...'- Former Pakistan Captain Suggests Massive Change
With a stunning six-match winning streak, Team India has displayed an unstoppable form in the current cricketing landscape. Doubts about their ability to defend a total after five consecutive victories batting first were swiftly extinguished in a resounding fashion against England.
The Men in Blue successfully defended their score of 230 by dismissing England for a meager 129, securing a 100-run victory and taking the top spot on the table. Riding on this red-hot streak, India’s journey towards the World Cup final, and potentially the semi-finals, appears quite promising.
While India’s overall performance has been exceptional, one player who hasn’t quite found his groove is Shreyas Iyer. Scoring a modest 134 runs at an average of 33.5 while batting at No. 4, Iyer has struggled to make a significant impact, with scores of 0, 25, 53, 19, 33, and 4 in recent matches. His vulnerability against short-pitched deliveries has raised concerns.
Former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram, has seized the opportunity to remind fans of Ishan Kishan’s potential as he pondered Shreyas Iyer’s role in the Indian lineup, even labeling him ‘India’s weakest link.’ Akram pointed out the intriguing alternative that Ishan Kishan, a left-handed batsman, presents in the middle order, offering diversity to the team. Ishan’s partnership with Hardik Pandya in the Asia Cup demonstrated his capabilities in this role, which could add depth to the Indian batting lineup.
Wasim Akram Suggests Ishan Kishan’s Name As India’s No.4
Wasim Akram said, “Yeah, he has to perform because Ishan Kishan is sitting out and he is a left-hander. Remember the first game he played in the Asia Cup, he and Hardik Pandya struck a partnership. So he can bat in the middle order.”
Amid these discussions, another middle-order batsman, Suryakumar Yadav, has emerged as a valuable asset for India. He seems to have unlocked the ODI puzzle at No. 6 with impressive scores of 50, an unbeaten 72, and a solid 49, providing further depth to the batting order.
As Team India continues its victorious march in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the spotlight is on Shreyas Iyer to rediscover his form and silence the critics. Meanwhile, the intriguing options of Ishan Kishan and the consistency of Suryakumar Yadav add to the team’s confidence and flexibility as they pursue cricketing glory in this prestigious tournament.
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 ICC ODI World Cup 2023 ICC World Cup 2023 India National Cricket Team Ishan Kishan Shreyas Iyer Wasim Akram