India’s tough start to the new T20I skipper’s reign to-date continued on Saturday, as England went on to win four wickets in the second T20I at Old Trafford. England have now won a match for the first time thanks to the rain on the first occasion, and are 1-0 ahead of India in the five match series.
Rajat Patidar has now received the thumbs up from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan to join the national T20I team and the debate is now on the team combination for India.
Irfan Pathan has suggested Rajat Patidar for India’s 20-over format team.Irfan Pathan has recommended Rajat Patidar for India’s 20-over squad.
Not long after India lost the game, Pathan posted a message on social media, suggesting that Rajat Patidar should be included in the plans for India.
The former cricketer said India already have a bunch of left-handers in the batting order and Patidar’s arrival as a right-hander in the middle order is even more useful.
In addition, Pathan noted that there is still a long way to go until the next ICC T20 World Cup and feels that Patidar should get a shot at the international circuit.
The Patidar’s numbers support the selection call.Patidar’s numbers are supporting the selection call.
Rajat Patidar has impressed in domestic cricket but is yet to make his maiden appearance in T20I.
In domestic T20 cricket, the right-hander has been able to accumulate over 3,300 runs with a strike rate of over 160, underlining his fast scoring capabilities without sacrificing consistency.
He has further enhanced his reputation after having led Royal Challengers Bengaluru in back-to-back IPL Championships as a batter and a leader.
India is now facing questions in the wake of the new leadership.India is now subject to questions with the new leadership.
The days of the India T20 captain have started off tough for Shreyas Iyer.
India opened the two-match losing streak with a shock against Ireland before heading to England where they are still looking for a win of the tour. The high expectations after India’s recent T20 World Cup triumph have led to a heightened level of scrutiny.Post T20 World Cup success, the team has come under intense focus, with expectations raised following a series of underwhelming performances.
Iyer will now have to perform well in the remaining matches in the series if he is to claim his maiden series victory.
England Produce Clinical Chase
The hosts set themselves a competitive target of 190/7, with some fine performances from the top and middle order, but England chased with confidence.
Following Harry Brook’s explosive cameo which took control of the chase, Jacob Bethell hammered a superb unbeaten 76 with Harry Hogg and Sam Robson contributing with two 70s.After Harry Brook’s explosive cameo took control of the chase, Jacob Bethell drilled a superb unbeaten 76, while Harry Hogg and Sam Robson hit two 70s to keep the momentum going. Tom Banton also contributed positively with a valuable 39.
Spinner Ravi Bishnoi had a costly over with 29 runs out in front, which proved to be one of the match’s most important moments, as England comfortably crossed the line with six balls to spare.
The selection debate is still to be decided.
Talking about team selection is likely to heat up further before the third T20I as India’s form has been inconsistent.
Now, the name of Rajat Patidar is in the spotlight of the discussion. However, it’s uncertain whether selectors will select him for his impressive domestic form yet, but the demand for his selection is increasing after the Indian failures.
