“Need Someone Who…”: Ex-India Star Suggests Big Change In Playing XI Against South Africa

Former Indian cricket workforce batter Robin Uthappa believes that Ramandeep Singh ought to be given an opportunity within the third T20I encounter in opposition to South Africa. India’s batters struggled massively because the Suryakumar Yadav-led aspect slumped to a heavy loss within the second T20I conflict on Sunday. A obvious downside with the aspect on Sunday was the lower-order batting and Uthappa mentioned that Ramandeep can add a whole lot of solidity at No. 8. During a dialogue on JioCinema, Uthappa identified that Ramandeep ought to be handed his debut on Wednesday as he may also present a good bowling choice to the workforce.

“You need an all-rounder there (at number 8) is what I feel. You need someone who can bat and bowl. Whether that is a spinner or a fast bowler, other than Hardik Pandya I mean. It t is what can fill that gap. Right now they don’t have any, but they have Ramandeep on the wings, which is why I am saying – bring him on to play,” Uthappa mentioned.

Coming to the match, Varun Chakravarthy’s magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I.

The four-match collection is now degree at 1-1. But SA’s victory, which additionally halted India’s 11-match successful streak, didn’t come with out its share of drama.

The first trace of a topsy-turvy night time got here when India limped to 124 for six on a fast, bouncy pitch after getting the invitation to bat first.

The Proteas had been at one stage 66 for six and 86 for seven, which ultimately transpired into 128 for seven, as Chakravarthy continued his worldwide resurgence with a five-wicket haul (5/17).

But SA discovered two valiant troopers in decided Stubbs (47 not out, 41b, 7×4) and aggressive Gerald Coetzee (19 not out, 9b, 2×4, 1×6) who added a valuable 42 runs for the eighth wicket alliance to hold their aspect previous the tape.

(With PTI inputs)