Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has highlighted India’s fielding as a major worry following their recent T20I series loss to Ireland and England. Patel emphasized the repeated fielding errors across all levels of Indian cricket, affecting the team’s performance.
Reflecting on the defeats, Patel urged selectors to focus on specialist T20 bowlers rather than relying on familiar names. He also expressed hope for Tilak Varma’s resurgence to strengthen India’s batting lineup for better balance.
Patel pointed out that India’s fielding lapses against Ireland were crucial in determining the outcomes of the matches. He emphasized the need for improvement in catching, which has been a persistent issue in Indian cricket.
Questioning India’s bowling strategy in T20 cricket, Patel suggested grooming bowlers specifically for the format. He emphasized the importance of having T20 specialist bowlers to enhance the team’s performance in the shortest format of the game.
Turning to India’s batting combination, Patel raised concerns about the left-heavy top order and its long-term viability. He stressed the significance of right-handed batsmen in the lineup and highlighted the importance of Tilak Varma finding form to address the imbalance.
