'Where is Shardul Thakur?': Harbhajan Singh questions all-rounder selection ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener

Published On : 2024-11-21T09:00:49+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressed his concerns about the team's composition ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Team India is reportedly considering giving all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddyhis first Test cap in the opening match. Nitish has received an unexpected call-up after his recent debut in T20 internationals against Bangladesh.

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Harbhajan Singh emphasized the limited experience in Reddy's first-class career during a discussion on Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel. The 21-year-old has played 23 matches accumulating 779 runs at an average of 21.05 and claiming 56 wickets

Harbhajan questioned the decision to place such a crucial responsibility on Reddy in the demanding conditions of Perth. The former spinner also highlighted the absence of Shardul Thakur Shardul Thakur played a key part in India's notable series victory in

You needed an all-rounder like Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya but you don't have an option but to play Nitish Kumar Nitish KumarReddy. Where is Shardul Thakur?

Can Nitish Reddy be the all-rounder India are looking for?

Harbhajan suggested that Reddy's role might be comparable to the bowling contributions of former captain Sourav Ganguly Sourav Ganguly providing a few overs of medium pace and potentially picking up crucial breakthroughs.

What he can do is bowl a few overs here and there like Sourav Ganguly and if he gets 1-2 wickets then that would be a bonus Harbhajan said.

As the first Test is set to begin on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium there are questions about the team's approach to selection.

India needs to take a big call on the Pace Bowling Department for the Perth Test.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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