Parthiv Patel Suggests Yash Dayal for India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels there is “no harm” in trying Yash Dayal in place of either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday.
Before the Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai, skipper Rohit Sharma mentioned that the workload of their pacers will be monitored throughout their busy Test schedule, which will last till January next year. India won the opening Test by 280 runs.
In the pre-match press conference on Thursday, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar did not reveal the playing XI details. Parthiv Patel believes Dayal, who has “tremendous potential,” can replace either Siraj or Bumrah, giving India a chance to see a left-arm pacer in action.
“This will be a great chance to see a left-armer. It has been a while since India had a left-arm seamer, so I feel if he gets the chance, it will be good. We will know. Yash Dayal has tremendous potential. So I don’t think there is harm in trying,” Parthiv Patel said.
Another aspect to watch will be the middle-order setup of the Rohit-led side. Sarfaraz Ahmed and Dhruv Jurel are waiting for their opportunities after impressing during India’s 4-1 series win over England earlier this year.
With Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul returning to the Test setup, Parthiv finds it hard to see Sarfaraz and Dhruv in the playing XI immediately. “I don’t think Sarfaraz and Dhruv will make a comeback to the side. Rishabh has just made a comeback. Both of them are very talented players and ready for Test cricket. But they will have to wait for their chances,” Parthiv added.
Jurel earned his maiden Test cap for India against England in the 3rd Test in Rajkot, scoring 46 runs. In the fourth Test, he played a match-saving knock of 90 runs. Sarfaraz scored 200 runs in three matches at an average of 50.00. Jurel and Dayal have been included in the Rest of India’s squad for the upcoming Irani Cup, while Sarfaraz is in Mumbai’s squad. If they do not play against Bangladesh, they will be available for the Irani Cup.
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Parthiv Patel -: Parthiv Patel is a former Indian cricketer who used to play as a wicketkeeper and batter. He has now retired and sometimes gives advice about cricket.
Yash Dayal -: Yash Dayal is a young Indian cricketer who bowls with his left hand. He is being considered to play in an important match against Bangladesh.
Jasprit Bumrah -: Jasprit Bumrah is a famous Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling. He is one of the best bowlers in the world.
Mohammed Siraj -: Mohammed Siraj is another Indian cricketer who is also a fast bowler. He has played many matches for India and is known for his good performance.
Kanpur -: Kanpur is a big city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It has a famous cricket stadium where many important matches are played.
left-arm pacer -: A left-arm pacer is a bowler who bowls fast with his left hand. This can sometimes make it harder for batters to play against them.
Sarfaraz Ahmed -: Sarfaraz Ahmed is a cricketer who plays in the middle-order, meaning he bats after the first few players. He has done well in his matches but is waiting for a chance to play.
Dhruv Jurel -: Dhruv Jurel is another middle-order cricketer who has performed well but is also waiting for his chance to play in the main team.
Rishabh Pant -: Rishabh Pant is a well-known Indian cricketer who is a wicketkeeper and batter. He is famous for his aggressive batting style.
KL Rahul -: KL Rahul is a top Indian cricketer who can both open the batting and keep wickets. He is known for his versatile playing style.