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Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim has backed Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan as one of the best alternative choices at quantity 4 and 5 if the first-choice gamers are usually not slot in time for the Asia Cup and World Cup. India are anticipated to announce the squad for the Asia Cup in a couple of days and it stays to be seen if the popular decisions in Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul make the lower.
“The selectors should take KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer into consideration – they can be included in the team if they are fit. But the wait has not ended, the team will be announced on the 20th from what I know, they have the time until then,” Karim instructed the media throughout a chat organised by Jio Cinema.
“But if they are not fit, Ishan Kishan is a good option against Rahul since he can bat as an opener and in the middle-order,” he added.
While Karim named three gamers for the No 5 slot, he stated senior batter Suryakumar could be his first choice.
“If Shreyas Iyer is not fit, you have 2-3 options to pick from, in Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. But for me, Suryakumar has gained experience of playing one-day cricket both domestically and internationally. I will still back Suryakumar Yadav,” Karim stated.
Karim additionally backed Jasprit Bumrah to take advantage of the chance to get match-time in Ireland. “The team management and selectors would be more concerned about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness levels and match fitness.
“This (sequence) is a T20 format and it (captaincy) will not add extra burden on him. It will solely assist him to grasp his physique higher. They (India) are taking part in three T20 video games, he can play at totally different phases,” he added.
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