Following their back-to-back losses in the Super 4, India’s selection for the Asia Cup 2022 is being questioned. On Tuesday, Rohit Sharma’s team lost to Sri Lanka by 6 wickets after losing by five wickets to Pakistan on Sunday.
India’s bowling attack also showed its ineffectiveness in both defeats while defending the totals. As a result, the team’s chances of qualifying for the finals now entirely depend on the results of the remaining games.
India’s strategy behind picking up the playing XI has once again been put under scrutiny following the loss against Sri Lanka. With Ravindra Jadeja out with an injury, the balance has already been upset. Such a scenario makes it difficult for the management to shape a potent side with the available resources.
After watching the match against Sri Lanka, former cricketer Eklavya Dwivedi offered some insights. Instead of batting in the middle order, he thought Rishabh Pant should open the innings. In addition, he sternly criticised Ashwin, saying that he ‘doesn’t deserve a place in the shortest format’.
He also defended young pacer Arshdeep Singh, who has been criticized for dropping a catch against Pakistan. The ongoing Asia Cup is nothing more than a test of appropriate combinations, and India must learn from the consecutive losses that put their place in the final in doubt.
A target of 174 was chased down by Sri Lanka with one ball remaining on Wednesday. Pathum Nissanka scored 52, while Dasun Shanaka contributed 33 not out. Kusal Mendis top scored with 57.
A wicket was taken by Ravichandran Ashwin for India and three wickets were taken by Yuzvendra Chahal for 34 runs. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 34 to India’s 173 for eight, as captain Rohit Sharma scored 72 runs off 41 balls
