Will Kuldeep Yadav sit out of India's playing XI in rest of Super 8 clashes? Rohit Sharma drops big hint after win over Afghanistan

Rohit Sharma, After win over Afghanistan, said that he is open to playing three spinners in India's playing XI hinting that he will stick with Kuldeep Yadav.

Profile

Abhijeet Kumar Singh

PUBLISHED:

India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan during their T20 World Cup on June 20. (Getty)

India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan during their T20 World Cup on June 20. (Getty)

Story Highlights:

After win over Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma said that he is open to playing three spinners in India's playing XI.

Kuldeep dazzled with a two-fer in which he took the prized wickets of Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi

Indian captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for his team's performance following their convincing 47-run victory over Afghanistan. He credited the win to a well-rounded performance and highlighted the importance of their pre-match planning based on their understanding of the local conditions.

This emphasis on preparation suggests that India took a strategic approach to the match,  which ultimately paid off with a comfortable victory.

 

India's Rohit Sharma all praise for team after dominant win

 

"The last two years we've played T20s here, so we understand the conditions and planned accordingly. We adapted well and got 180, which was a great effort from the batters. We had class bowlers who defended it perfectly. Everyone came in and did their job, that's critical and we dwell on it. SKY and Hardik's partnership was critical at that point, we needed someone to bat deep which they did," Rohit said during the post-match presentation.


ALSO READ: Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for white-ball series in Greater Noida after T20 World Cup; know full schedule here

 

Jasprit Bumrah was pick of the bowlers for India as he as he returned with brilliant figures of 4-1-7-3.

 

"We know Bumrah's class and what he can do. Important for us to use him smartly regardless of conditions. He's willing to responsibility and he's been doing it for years," Rohit added.

 

Will Team India stick with Kuldeep Yadav? 

India opted for a three-spinner strategy against Afghanistan, but captain Rohit Sharma hinted at a return to their pace-heavy attack in upcoming matches. This flexibility, he explained, allows them to adapt their bowling line-up based on the pitch conditions and the opposition they face. Previously, India utilized three pacers and two spinners during the group stage.  In their first Super 8s match, however, they incorporated Kuldeep Yadav into the starting eleven, creating a three-man spin attack. Kuldeep dazzled with a two-fer in which he took the prized wickets of Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi. When questioned about the potential for a permanent shift to this approach, Rohit emphasized their commitment to remaining flexible and choosing the most effective combination for each encounter.

 

ALSO READ: 'Found 4-5 players...': Mohammad Hafeez exposes shocking dressing room secrets of Pakistan team following T20 World Cup exit

 

"Have to assess conditions, opposition and based on that we're open to make changes if required. Felt three spinners were good here, if it's seamer-friendly next time, we'll go with seamers," Rohit concluded.

 

India will now face Bangladesh in Antigua on June 22, while Afghanistan take on Australia in St Vincent on June 23.

 

MORE ON SPORTS TAK

Veteran spinner quits captaincy after team's early elimination from T20 World Cup 2024

Big News: BCCI announces India's home fixtures for season 2024-2025, 17 matches to be played in 5 months; Know full schedule

'His knock was very crucial': Phil Salt credits this player as real hero for win over West Indies in T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 showdown

    Share