India’s bowling assault has come beneath extreme criticism after not capable of defend a giant whole within the Mohali T20I in opposition to Australia on Tuesday (September 20). India could not defend 55 runs within the final 4 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel conceding 53 runs in three overs mixed. The latter was taken aside for 22 runs within the 18th over he bowled which turned the tide in Australia’s favour.
Nevertheless, Suryakumar Yadav has come out in defence of the quick bowler stating that he’s getting back from damage. Harshal missed out all of the current motion and solely made a comeback for the continued collection in opposition to Australia. He’s additionally part of the T20 World Cup squad which has involved followers probably the most after the best way he was taken away for runs.
Harshal Patel is India’s one of many first-choice pacers, particularly on the demise and him going for runs within the first T20I did not go nicely with the consultants. However Surya requested reporters to chop him some slack and in addition famous that it’s powerful to select Harshal’s variations within the nets.
“Thoda damage se aaya hai, itna toh profit banta hai (Lower him some slack, he’s coming again after the damage). It’s tough to learn Harshal’s slower ball and variations. No matter I’ve confronted him within the nets, I can guarantee you guys that he’s not predictable in any respect. He’s very misleading. He has been working actually laborious on his bowling,” Surya instructed reporters on the eve of the second T20I in opposition to Australia.
Will India make any modifications for 2nd T20I?
In the meantime, it stays to be seen if group India make any modifications for the must-win second T20I to be performed on September 23 (Friday) in Nagpur. Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is anticipated to make his comeback instead of Umesh Yadav who was additionally costly within the collection opener. Aside from him, even Bhuvneshwar Kumar is beneath the scanner after bowling an costly nineteenth over for the third time in 4 matches.
