IND vs BAN: Team India to play one and only warm-up match before mega tournament, last chance for India to clear out any form of rustiness
The stage is set for the India Cricket Team for the ICC T20 World Cup. Ahead of the mega clash, the Men in Blue will take on Bangladesh in a warm-up match. This would be the last chance for Rohit Sharma and Co to iron out any creases left in the team for the start of the mega tournament.
No Virat Kohli?
This is the perfect chance for India to work out on their lapses that currently bother them. But Team India will likely miss out the services of ace batter Virat Kohli. The main reason for this would Kohli reaching New York just a day ahead of this warm-up match.
The star Indian batter landed at New York on 31st May. This means he would take a day or two to do away with his fatigue and jet lag.
Hardik Pandya Situation
India are placed in a precarious situation about Hardik Pandya. Amidst incessant trolling and abuses, Hardik Pandya is fighting his demons. This is the last opportunity for the Indian vice captain to return to form, i.e in the IND vs BAN Warm-up clash.
Hardik is a vital asset for Team India and his extraordinary batting and bowling skills will be greatly needed by Rohit Sharma. Hardik’s involvement as the finisher of the team will also pay huge dividends to the team.
Bowling conundrum
India has a set bowling combination. But Mohammed Siraj’s place is up for grabs. While pundits continue to debate on Arshdeep over Siraj or vice versa, it remains to be seen how India’s bowlers fair. India is playing just a single warm-up match before the start of the tournament.
This means, there is no chance to afford any mistakes. India will have to use their bowlers to perfection. In an idea case, Bumrah will pair with Hardik and Arshdeep. Jadeja will pair with Kuldeep as the spinner duo. Should India need a sixth bowler, they can get it in Shivam Dube.
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