Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has raised concerns over the exclusion of Sanju Samson and the inclusion of teenage talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the ongoing T20I series against England. Patel believes the decision was driven more by emotion than logic, especially as India faces a 3-0 deficit in the series.
Sooryavanshi, despite the opportunity, has struggled to make a significant impact in the matches. With scores of 14 and 13 in previous games, his performance has not been able to bolster India’s top order, which has been faltering consistently. Patel highlighted the inconsistency in Samson’s career and questioned the emotional aspect of the selection decision.
Speaking on the talent pool of Indian cricket, Patel mentioned how the absence of certain players often sparks debates on team selection. He emphasized that the depth of talent in Indian cricket leads to constant scrutiny and second-guessing whenever the team faces challenges. The final match of the series presents an opportunity for Team India and Sooryavanshi to salvage a win on Saturday.
