In order to add variation to their lineup for the forthcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has recommended that India think about using three left-handers in their top seven batting spots.
Ishan Kishan, who has been a part of the Indian ODI setup for a sizable amount of time, is the wicketkeeper proposed by Shastri in an interview with Star Sports. The management should also think about including either Tilak Varma or Yashasvi Jaiswal, two young people.
“There are three other positions where I think two left-handers have to come in, apart from the top four you mentioned. Now this is where the selectors’ role comes in because they are watching. They know who’s the guy who’s hot. If Tilak Varma is hot, bring him in. If you think Jaiswal is hot bring him in,” Shastri said.
“So if you have persisted with Ishan Kishan for the last six to eight months and he’s going to keep wickets, he comes in, in any case. But get two left handers. Including Jaddu, there should be three left-handers in the top seven. Ishan Kishan has been keeping for the last 15 months. Why go somewhere else?” he said.
Tilak Varma was also praised by Shastri, who believes that India should consider the young man for a position in the middle of the order for the forthcoming mega events.
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Tilak hasn’t played in an ODI yet, but his first T20I series was brilliant, and Shastri and others praised him for his well-chosen shots and impressive poise.
“Very Very impressed with Tilak Varma. And I want a left hander. If I am looking for a left-hander, I would really look in that direction,” Shastri said.
-IANS
