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IPL 2026: Arjun & Shaw - The Unseen Talents Waiting for a Shot
5 May
Summary
- Arjun Nadeem's bowling all-rounder potential overlooked by LSG.
- Himmat Singh's poor batting form raises questions about his inclusion.
- Delhi Capitals missed an opportunity to play the talented Prithvi Shaw.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may be overlooking the all-round potential of Arjun Nadeem, a bowling all-rounder who has been consistently benched this IPL 2026 season. Despite strong competition from other pacers, Nadeem's ability with the bat has seemingly been ignored. This is highlighted by the continued selection of Himmat Singh, who has struggled significantly, scoring just 35 runs across three matches and failing to provide a finishing touch at number 7.
In a separate team's strategy, Delhi Capitals have faced scrutiny for their selection choices. After an underwhelming performance from Sadeera Samarawickrama, the team surprisingly opted for 18-year-old Sahil Parakh over the more established Prithvi Shaw to open the batting. This experiment lasted only one match, with Samarawickrama returning and scoring a half-century. The opportunity to include Shaw when others were struggling has now seemingly passed, despite his undeniable talent.
