New Delhi, Nov 29, : , With each passing Test, there is a growing chorus for more Indian cricket players and fewer seniors who lack the drive and hunger to perform consistently. After the recently concluded drwan test against New Zealand in Kanpur, the trend continued.
The youngsters — Shreyas, Shubhman Gill and Axar Patel — performed well.Bharat — impressed everyone with their performances, while senior pros such as Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwer Pujara failed to make an impact.
India needed one wicket desperately and New Zealand had nine overs to save the match – in front Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.The visitors saved the match with an extraordinary effort despite the Indian bowlers’ efforts.
Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel stood tall and faced all the deliveries.They didn’t give a damn to the Indian bowlers.
The duo displayed great composure at the end of a thrilling Test to ensure New Zealand won a draw.This was nothing less than an overwhelming victory for the visitors.
As the match ended, questions were raised about the future of senior Indian players like Ajinkya Rachaane and Ishant Singh, who both failed miserably at home.
Is it the end of the road for Rahane or Ishant?
Rahane is expected to do a lot when he steps into the middle.However, the calm-headed batsman has struggled to show consistency which is something that is expected of middle-order batsmen and Test specialists.
In the first Test against New Zealand, the stand-in Test captain of India was not a star performer, scoring only 35 runs and 4 runs in each innings.It’s not just about this match, as Rahane has been struggling for quite some time.
He doesn’t have many notable knocks aside from his match-winning century against Australia in 2020 at the MCG.There have been calls to drop him out of the Test squad.
IANS reported earlier that the Indian cricket team has a lot of options when it comes to selecting the squad for future tours.
It is now believed that Rahane or Ishant may have difficulty getting a place in playing XI at the next Test in Mumbai, which will begin on December 3.In which skipper Viratkohli will make a return.
Although vice-captain Rahane may still be eligible, Ishant’s prospects look grim.
In the first Test, Shreyas was the debutant.The 26-year old batted in the middle order and scored a remarkable century in his Test debut.It will be interesting to see if Iyer keeps his place in the side when Virat returns for the next Test.
He was not among the first XI preferences if it wasn’t for K.L.Rahul’s injury.
To make it clear, Karun Nair was not replaced in 2016 despite scoring a triple century.
Nair had scored a remarkable 303 in a home series against England.Rahane, however, was able to take over the bat for the next game.
Rahane would be under pressure if Iyer arrives in Test cricket with a great century.The vice-captain hasn’t scored consistently over the past two years, and his place in Test cricket has been a topic of debate among Indian fans and experts.
It will be interesting for fans to see how Rahul Dravid, coach, and the team management plan for next Test.
Netizens are also questioning Ishant Sharma’s place in the side after a subpar performance and requesting that he be dropped from the playing XI for the next match.
Messages such as “Time’s up for Ishant!” were trending on social media.Following the Indian pacer’s poor showing in Kanpur’s first Test, messages like “Time’s up for Ishant Sharma!” were popular on social media.
There has been a lot of discussion about removing Ishant and bringing in Mohammad Siraj for the second Test.
The 33-year old bowler bowled 15 overs in his first innings and gave away 35 runs, without taking any wickets.
He then bowled seven innings before he was forced to leave the field with a broken finger.He didn’t return to the field, but he did not bowl.
“Wonder why Ishant Sharmaa is playing?” “Unless he produces something sensational, his career is over, with no reverse swing, pace, or anything at all,” one wrote on Twitter.
Another wrote, “What’s Ishant Sharma doing in the Indian Test team? That’s what i’m doing in my life, ‘NOTHING.#INDvsNZ”
Time to remove Ishant Sharma’s home tests.Another user wrote, “Isn’t even fit enough.”
Ishant also set a new Test record by bowling the most no balls.While bowling to William Somerville, the pacer bowled a very short delivery.
The batsman stood tall and defended his decision.
The pacer in India was unable to bowl a short ball because he was trying to overstep the limit.
The pacer now has 300 no balls under his belt.The Delhi seamer has represented India in 104 Tests and has taken 311 wickets.
Fans and experts are strong supporters of the constant cry to drop Rahane or Ishant, as India has very capable replacements.
If Rahane is dropped, Virat Kohli will take over as Mumbai’s leader, while Siraj can replace veteran Ishant.
Dravid addressed the press conference following the match on Monday and stated that the decision regarding the playing XI in the Mumbai Test will be made once skipper Kohli joins them.
“Look, we haven’t decided what our playing XI will be and it’s too early.Today’s focus was on the game.When we travel to Mumbai, we will evaluate the conditions and assess people’s fitness.Virat Kohli will be joining us, so we need to have a discussion with him and then make a decision.” Dravid stated.
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