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Manjrekar Urges India to Invest in Arshdeep, Kuldeep for Fifth Test vs England
30 Jul
Summary
- Manjrekar wants Arshdeep Singh to play ahead of Prasidh Krishna
- Manjrekar calls for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion, dropping Shardul Thakur
- Concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's availability and Akash Deep's fitness
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the team management to consider playing Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav in the upcoming fifth Test against England at The Oval, which begins on Thursday, July 31.
Manjrekar believes that Arshdeep, who is yet to make his Test debut, should be given a chance ahead of Prasidh Krishna, who has played two Tests in the ongoing series. The cricketer-turned-commentator emphasized the need to invest in the left-arm pacer for long-term returns.
Additionally, Manjrekar wants the team to bring back specialist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, replacing all-rounder Shardul Thakur in the lineup. He believes Kuldeep's inclusion could have made a difference in the series, with the team missing his services in crucial moments.
The 60-year-old also expressed concerns over the availability of Jasprit Bumrah and the fitness of Akash Deep, who had a strong outing in the second Test but struggled in the third. Manjrekar suggested that even if Akash Deep is 80-90% fit, the team may have no choice but to play him in the fifth Test.
The article highlights Manjrekar's desire for the team to focus on long-term development and invest in promising young talents like Arshdeep and Kuldeep, as India looks to bounce back in the series against England.
