New Delhi: “We have got six changes, and five debutants.” That was what was informed by Skipper India Shikhar Dhawan at The Toss for the third Odi against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Indian limited troops are in Sri Lanka for a series of three odi and as many as T20is.
The visitors won the first two odi to win the three-match series, but lost the third, where India made wholesale changes.
This surprised former Indian Batsman VVS Laxman.
The Indian Test Force led by Virat Kohli is currently traveling around England.
“I did not say this with the benefits of behind or because of the results (India lost the third odi), but I was a little surprised by the number of changes made to XI India for the final ODI,” Laxman wrote in his book column for the Times of India on Sunday.
“Agree, there are many talents in the squad and many of the debutants that attract attention, but I will love a little more determination, especially in the Bowling Department.” Limited-Overs tour is called ‘audition’ for empty places for the T20 World Cup later this year in the UAE.
Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Chetan Sakariya, K Gowtham and Rahul Chahar made their debut in the third odi who was beaten with rain, which was won by Sri Lanka by three Wickets (DLS method).
“Someone like Bhuvneshwar Kumar needs an overs under his belt to hit the peak rhythm, as it is clear in the first two matches.
He will be better with 8-9 other overs that lead to the T20i series, which assumes greater significance because of that.
Sightseeing Finally India in this format before the World Cup at the end of the year, “Laxman wrote.
The former test specialist also felt that the twin round Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav had to be long rope.
“I also believe Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav should play the last match (ODI Third) and extend their well run, because spin penetration in the middle Overs has a little problem in a brief white ball cricket,” Laxman feel.
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In his third debut, Chetan Sakariya and Rahul Chahar impressed Laxman.
“After saying that, I was impressed with the calm of Chetan Sakariya showing his debut, and how beautiful Rahul Chahar spark plugs, especially in his last spell,” Laxman said.
“The Leggie and Varun Chakravarthy must enter the third T20IS, if only to provide Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri with a larger choice in front of the T20 World Cup.” “Prithvi Shaw struggled with authority, and it didn’t feel as if Sanju Samson was debuted because he was also above Bowling.
However, both of them threw it at well – not for the first time in the case of Shaw – and India increasingly lost the initiative after the rain rested, “Laxman added.
Laxman felt there was a need for Rahul Dravid, Indian coaches on a tour, to have a word with children and stress on the importance of making creatures start.
Shaw (49), Samson (46) and Suryakumar Yadav (40) all fell after getting their eyes during the third odi.
“I am sure Rahul Dravid will sit children and impress them how important it is to convert to be a big score, considering there is a massive competition for places.
The 30s are interesting and 40s does not help the cause of the team; it’s important It was released from Shikhar Dhawan in the first match, no Indian batsman touched 60 at any stage, “Laxman analysis.
“Sri Lanka deserves victory, even though their nerves are clearly getting closer to the target.
They will go to the T20 with their high morale, but I am sure India will take three-goal losses in their steps.” The first T20i will be played today (July 25).