T20 World Cup: Yuvraj Singh explains why he’ll pick Rishabh Pant over Sanju Samson in playing XI | Cricket News
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are the wicketkeepers India decided to take for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA. While the former has churned out 521 runs at an average of 52.10 striking at 155.52 so far in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals the latter has scored 446 runs at an average of 40.55 and a strike rate of 155.40 leading Delhi Capitals.
However, given the composition of the Indian side only one of the players can make it to the playing XI, and former Indian player Yuvraj Singh revealed that he would go with Pant over Samson. “I’d probably go for Rishabh,” Yuvraj said speaking to ICC. “Sanju is also in great form, but Rishabh (is a) left-hander,” he would reason
“I believe that Rishabh has massive potential to win games for India, which he has done in the past,” Yuvraj would predict. “Lot more in Test cricket, and he’s (Pant) someone who I feel can be a match-winner on the big stage.”
Hardik can do something special
Hardik Pandya has had a forgettable season at the Mumbai Indians on his return as captain. In addition to his captaincy, the all-rounder struggled with both bat and ball throughout the season. However, Yuvraj has shown a vote of confidence towards the Indian vice-captain and predicted that he could do something special come the World Cup.
“Well, the good thing is that the selection has been made. (Selectors see) how players have performed in international cricket and then they look at IPL form. Just not the IPL form,” Yuvraj noted. “Because if you look at the IPL form, Hardik’s not done well. Looking at his background for India, what he’s done for India, he must be in the squad.”
“I think his bowling is going to be important, and his fitness is going to be important. And I think he might do something really special in this World Cup.” he further went on to say.
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