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The three-match T20 series between India and Sri Lanka on home soil will be played on February 24, 26 and 27 in Lucknow and Dharamsala. It will be followed by a two-match World Cup Test series between the two teams on March 4 and 12 in Mohali and Bangalore.
For the first time in the history of the 2nd Test to be played in Bangalore, India and Sri Lanka will play a pink ball in the day-night Test. Veteran Rohit Sharma has been named India’s new Test captain and star fast bowler Jaspreet Bumra has been named vice-captain.
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Removed Saha:
The 18-man Indian squad for the Test series, led by Rohit Sharma, was announced a few days ago. Veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Pujara, who have been in poor form for the past few years, have been dropped. The Indian team management has also removed senior players Rithiman Saga and fast bowler Ishant Sharma who had played with them for a long time.
Significantly, the non-selection of Saha has caused a stir in Indian cricket circles. This is because Rishabh Pund, who has been playing aggressively for the Indian Test team for the past few years and has made a number of historic victories, has taken a permanent place. But Saha, who has been playing before him, struggled to accumulate runs as big as him. Rishabh Pund has become India’s first wicket-keeper, especially after his role in batting became less and less overseas.
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At the top Saha:
Also, the Indian team management, which wants to give a chance to the next generation of players like KS Bharath, who is over 37 years old, has openly told Saha that he no longer has a chance. Saga had said with regret a few days ago that selector Seyton Cherma had told him that he would never have a chance in the Indian team, even if he played well not only in the Sri Lankan series but also in the Ranji Trophy.
Former India wicketkeeper Saeed Kirmani has accused the Indian team management of dismissing Rithiman Saha, who is currently playing at the top as an experienced wicketkeeper, as if he was dismissed for no reason when he was playing at his peak in his days. What he said about this is as follows. “Many quality players around Saha are constantly competing in different types of matches, including the IPL.
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I think he will be saddened by the current situation. But there will be ups and downs in everyone’s life. It is not clear what the Indian selectors and team management think of players like him. A similar injustice was done to me during the time I was playing. But no one talked about it. “
Irregular murmur:
He further said about this as follows. “When I was at the peak of my cricket career, I was dropped from the Indian team for Tests and ODIs for no reason, even though I was not at fault. Having played in 88 Tests for India I have saved many times. But in the end, I read in the newspapers that I had been fired for misconduct. ” Emerging as India’s leading wicket-keeper in the 80s, he has scored just 2579 runs in 88 matches at an average of 27.04. However these figures in that period are truly commendable.
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But the truth is that there is no justification for Saeed Kirmani claiming that Saha was fired when he was at the peak like him. Because after the arrival of MS Dhoni, if he is an Indian wicket-keeper, he can only get a place in the Indian team if he bats very well and accumulates runs.
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In such a situation, Rishabh Pund is throwing opponents not only in India but also abroad. But the reality is that Ritiman Safa, who has more experience than him, has been dropped from the Indian team for stumbling on a large scale, even on Indian soil.
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