Former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has suggested that there could be two changes to the Indian squad for the second Twenty20 against Mumbai Ireland tonight (Tuesday). India won the first match by 7 wickets and were leading the two-match series. However, Rituraj Gaikwad, who was injured while fielding, could not open the innings for India.
Chopra told YouTube that Venkatesh Iyer should open the Indian innings with Ishant Kishan in the 2nd Twenty20 if the Gaikwad match is not fit. ‘The most important question is whether Gaikwad will play. If Guyquad is not open, who will replace him? My opinion is that Venkatesh Iyer should be given a chance.
Why keep him on the team if he is not fit to play or does not want to play? Going to Ireland is not on a tourist visa. Try Iyer as the opener. If you continue to be included in the team, give them a chance through the playing XI at least occasionally. If there is a Gaikwad, let the Gaikwad open itself.
But without Gaikwad, I do not see the possibility of Deepak Hooda opening again. Sanju Samson and Rahul Tripathi are out. They can also be considered. I think Sanju will get a chance. Rahul Tripathi, come on too ‘- Chopra said.
Venkatesh Iyer has played 9 Twenty20 matches for India so far. He scored 133 runs at a strike rate of 162.19. But Venkatesh has not batted at the forefront of international cricket so far. Venkatesh batted No. 6 5 times in 7 innings.
English Summary: “If he is not worthy of playing, why have you kept him in the team?” – Aakash Chopra suggests Team India changes for 2nd T20I vs Ireland