Tilak Varma would play fearless cricket: Sourav Ganguly on India’s No. 4 spot

As India struggles to discover a proper selection for No. 4 forward of the World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly believes Tilak Varma might be thought-about as one of many contenders for the spot, although the teen from Hyderabad lacks expertise of enjoying big-ticket cricket.

“Tilak can be your No. 4, he is a very talented player. He does not have much experience but that does not matter. It has to be a balance between experience and people like Ishan Kishan, Tilak who would go out there and play fearless cricket,” Ganguly mentioned throughout a promotional occasion on Friday.

“I see him as an option as well because he’s a left-hander. Rahul Dravid and selectors have plenty of choices. They need to identify the right players and pick the best team…”

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Last week, India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the staff has been lacking out on a specialist No. 4 ever for the reason that exit of Yuvraj Singh, however Ganguly doesn’t purchase that logic. “I have been reading in the newspaper that we don’t have a No. 4. Who said that? We have so many players. Of course, I think differently. I think this is a fantastic side. A team which has Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and now KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer would be fit, is a great side,” the previous India captain mentioned.

The Indian staff administration drew flak for the staff’s dismal present within the West Indies. Questions have additionally been raised on the staff’s preparedness forward of the Asia Cup and the World Cup, however Ganguly doesn’t see it as a reason for concern. “India is a country where there’s evaluation after every game.  Ekdin jeeta toh achha, agla din har gaya toh kharab (First day you win, you are good. The next day you lose, you are bad),” he mentioned with a smile.

“It’s just that they played new players in the West Indies and you will see by the time the World Cup comes and they pick the team, it will be a top side. It is about how you play in a tournament and India will always be favourites. How Rohit, Pandya and Dravid take the team on the ground will be the key,” he mentioned, including: “They wanted to see young left-hander Yashasvi (Jaiswal) also in the top of the order. He’s got enormous ability and he’s fearless…”

With Rishabh Pant but to get better, Ganguly want to see Ishan as a wicketkeeper, relying on KL Rahul’s health. “There’s lots of talent, you can look at Kishan. It depends on Rahul’s fitness… He will be right up in Dravid and Rohit’s mind. I like Ishan Kishan because he opens up the game for any team he plays,” the previous BCCI president, mentioned.

Ganguly can be wanting ahead to Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback. “I spoke to a few players recently who saw Bumrah bowling at the NCA and they told me that he’s at his best and that’s good news for India,” Ganguly mentioned.

He added that Australia, India, Pakistan, England and New Zealand would be the groups to be careful for.