Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar opened up about whether or not the Rohit Sharma-led facet erred of their choice for the pink-ball Take a look at in opposition to Australia. Sanjay Manjrekar mentioned that Harshit Rana deserved to be a part of the squad for the second Take a look at, contemplating his efficiency within the warm-up match.
The Indian cricket staff suffered a 10-wicket loss within the second Take a look at match on the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Sunday, December 8. Australia outplayed India in all three departments to stage the five-match Take a look at sequence at 1-1. Travis Head was named Participant of the Match for his match-winning century.
Harshit Rana Ought to Have Performed The Second Take a look at Match – Sanjay Manjrekar
Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Sanjay Manjrekar said that Harshit Rana carried out higher than Akash Deep throughout the warm-up sport. Manjrekar added that he did not see any concern with the choice.
“See, we noticed Akash Deep in India, we noticed him within the warm-up video games as effectively, and Harshit Rana and Akash Deep each performed the warm-up sport. Harshit Rana even there appeared higher, and there was each cause that he ought to have performed the second Take a look at match, and there was a good bit of hole as effectively. So, I do not assume the choice was an issue,” Manjrekar advised ESPNcricinfo.
Harshit Rana Struggled with His Bowling within the Second Take a look at
Harshit Rana struggled together with his bowling within the second Take a look at between Australia and India in Adelaide. The younger quick bowler was hammered by Australian batters within the first innings. Rana conceded 38 runs in simply 5 overs after Jasprit Bumrah eliminated Nathan McSweeney and Steve Smith in fast succession.
His lack of management over line and size was evident all through the match. Rana conceded 86 runs in 16 overs at a price of 5.40 per over. India missed an skilled third seamer within the match. Rana was fast-tracked into the Take a look at staff following spectacular performances within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
I can not form of visualize, you already know, Washington Sundar taking part in and doing a much better job – Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar mentioned that Mohammed Siraj carried out effectively given his present potential. He additionally talked about that the Indian staff’s choice, together with Harshit Rana, wasn’t problematic or a game-changer. Manjrekar added {that a} participant like Washington Sundar wouldn’t have possible made a major distinction.
“Siraj has completed effectively with the sort of potential that he has in the meanwhile, whether or not it is much like the one which he had 4 years again, I don’t know, however he gave his greatest, and we at all times had Bumrah. So, selection-wise, India was superb. Simply, you already know, the inclusion of Harshit, however that additionally wasn’t a game-changer,” Majrekar said.
“I can not form of visualize, you already know, Washington Sundar taking part in and doing a much better job or, you already know, would have gotten India in a successful place as a result of the pitch was usually Australian the place, you already know, Australia received extra out of it. And to be honest to Rohit Sharma, I imply, Nathan Lyon additionally did not flip up regardless of the choice. It have to be a kind of uncommon wins for Australia when Nathan Lyon hardly featured as a bowler.”
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