By – Omkar Mishra
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“The Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee has brought back Devdutt Padikkal and Nitish Reddy in the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies. Meanwhile, Karun Nair has been dropped after a underwhelming series against England. Also missing from the 15-member India squad were Sarfaraz Khan, and Manav Suthar. Another highlight of Agarkar’s press conference is that Ravindra Jadeja has been named as the vice-captain of the team with Shubman Gill in charge. Jasprit Bumrah too will be in the team.
The Chairman of Selectors, Agarkar, had some strong words for Nair at the press conference. “We expected more from Karun Nair. Can’t be just one innings. Padikkal offers more,” Agarkar said.”
“India squad for West Indies series,
Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Axar Patel and N. Jagadeesan.
There was a debate around Nair’s spot in the side after the 33-year-old was handed a comeback to the Test team after a gap of nearly seven years in England. But in the four Tests he played, Nair crossed the 50-run milestone just once: in the final match at The Oval. He got starts in other matches but couldn’t convert them into big ones.”
“The two Tests will be played in Ahmedabad and Delhi, in the series that starts from October 2.”
Which 5 players were dropped and why?
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“The Indian team for the Test series against the West Indies has been announced. Shubman Gill remains the captain of this 15-member squad, while Ravindra Jadeja has been made the vice-captain. Jadeja has been given the vice-captain’s responsibility in place of Rishabh Pant, who was not included in the team due to injury. However, after the announcement of the names of the players, five players have been disappointed. Because they did not get a place in the team for the West Indies series. In addition, one more player has refused to play. Let’s know, who did not get a place in the team and who refused to play.
Karun Nair
The first player to be dropped from the West Indies Test series was Karun Nair. This right-handed batsman got a chance during the tour of England. Nair could only score one half-century in four matches. And the result He has been dropped from the West Indies tour and has to be replaced.
Abhimanyu Iswaran
It is the same with Abhimanyu as it has been in the past. The right-handed batsman did not get a chance to play a single match in the England tour. His tour ended with him sitting on the bench. And now he has been dropped from the team for the West Indies tour. According to head coach Ajit Agarkar, there is no place for a third opener in the home series. So Abhimanyu did not get a place in the team. If needed, then Abhimanyu will definitely get a chance.
Akash Deep
Akash Deep also did not get a place in the team for the West Indies series. This player played a big role in drawing the England series. But the famous Krishna was given a chance in Akash’s place. Akash Deep will now play for Rest of India in the Irani Trophy.
“Shardul Thakur
Shardul He did not get a place in the Test team. He got a chance to play two matches in the England series. In this, he got a chance to play only 27 overs. And in these 27 overs, he took 2 wickets. Similarly, he could not show any brilliance in batting. Due to this, he did not get a chance in Team India.
Anshul Kamboj
Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj made a debut in the Manchester Test. And in this match, he was able to take one wicket. And now Dhasul has been shown the way out of the team.
A player refused to play
Even though 5 players did not get a place in Team India, one player gave up the opportunity he got. And this player was Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas was supposed to be taken in the team for the West Indies Test series. But he refused to play, citing fitness issues. Ajit Agarkar said that if Iyer had been fit, he would have got a chance to play in the West Indies series.
Kuldeep may not be in the final squad !
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Former pacer Irfan Pathan reveals why Kuldeep Yadav may not feature in playing XI
Irfan Pathan has hinted that wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav may not find a spot in the playing XI for the home Test series against the West Indies. The former India cricketer felt that the inclusion of Axar Patel in the 15-man squad might make it hard to pick the Delhi Capitals (DC) spinner in the side.
Axar’s return strengthens the team.
When Axar plays alongside Washington and Jadeja, the team gains batting depth. Does this mean Kuldeep Yadav may miss out again? I would definitely want to see him play, but with home conditions generally allowing only two fast bowlers, his spot is not guaranteed,” Pathan said on his YouTube channel.
“It seemed like a missed opportunity not to play a young fast bowler in these two Tests, but that’s the team’s current direction. If I were a selector or manager, I would surely have tried to give a young, fast bowler an opportunity, focusing on their development rather than just quick results. Bumrah remains committed to Test cricket, which is fantastic,” he said.”
