This is the reason for the real defeat; The team as a whole does not need to change; Sanjay Manjrekar
Team India has lost the first two matches of the Twenty20 series against South Africa. India could not find the rhythm in both the matches. The same team that played in the first match also played in the second match. But many players did not live up to expectations.
Former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has now come out in support of the team. Manjrekar said it was unfortunate for India to have to bat first in both the matches.
Manjrekar was of the opinion that it was not up to the question of whether the team as a whole should be changed. But he said some changes were necessary.
‘It is unfortunate that India had to bat first. No matter what people say, batting second is always an advantage. Because of the cold of the night and things like that. There is a slightly better batting situation. So India expect them to bat second in a match, ”said Manjrekar.
There are no other exciting changes in the team but I would like to make one or two changes. Manjrekar said there was no need to play two spinners if the spinners could not take wickets.
‘Interestingly, there have been two T20 matches and India have played two spinners. But the spinners have taken only two wickets in total. So it is clear that the spinners did not take wickets, when India win the T20, the spinners usually take wickets because the spinners do their job in the middle overs in the middle, but that did not happen in this series, ‘added Manjrekar.
Manjrekar has suggested that fast bowler Umran Malik should replace Akshar Patel. However, he said that if the pitch favors spin, two spinners can be played.
‘In my opinion, pitches are not rank-turners so you have to play someone like Umran Malik. If there is a turn on the pitch, the accessor will be a little better. We have seen that Umran has the ability to take wickets on Indian pitches, ”said Manjrekar.
India now need to win the third Twenty20. The match will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.
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