India tackle New Zealand within the second Test match in Pune© AFP
The Indian cricket crew administration determined so as to add all-rounder Washington Sundar into the squad for the remaining two matches following the loss towards New Zealand within the first Test in Bengaluru. It was a sudden choice taken by head coach Gautam Gambhir and the crew administration with many followers and consultants questioning if it was accomplished out of ‘desperation’ after the loss. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate denied any such experiences and mentioned that the choice was taken with a purpose to add a bowling choice to the facet who can take the ball away from the New Zealand left-handers.
“Definitely not. They (New Zealand) are stuffed with 4 left-handers within the XI. We’ve had Washy across the white-ball squad for some time and we like the best way he operates. It’s additionally good to see that guys are getting rewarded for Ranji Trophy efficiency as properly. We simply wish to be sure that we’re completely ready for situations right here and if that does imply taking the ball away from the left-hander, we wish that choice,” he advised the media on the MCA Stadium forward of India’s coaching session.
Ten Doeschate additionally mentioned that quick bowler Mohammed Siraj is presently going via a little bit of a “wicket drought” however added that there’s nothing to recommend that he’s struggling along with his rhythm.
“Siraj bowled fantastically within the second innings. That hour of Test match cricket on the final morning was actually top quality,” he mentioned.
“It perhaps wasn’t a nicking wicket, which is clearly his huge power, significantly to left-handers when he strikes the ball throughout. There’s nothing there to say like he isn’t bowling properly or his rhythm will not be good. Maybe he is simply going via a bit of little bit of a wicket drought. But no considerations once more. India should play in accordance with the situations and never towards quick bowling specifically, the coach added.
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