However, Chahar too is in danger of missing the T20 World Cup after being ruled out of the last two ODIs against the South Africa on Saturday. BCCI on Saturday announced Washington Sundar as replacement for injured Chahar in India’s squad for the remaining ODIs.
For the likes of Shardul Thakur, who had a great all-round performance in the last match, these injuries come as opportunities to knock on the selectors’ door. He will be eager to continue where he left off in Lucknow as India face a must-win situation in three-match series. The remaining two ODIs might prove to be crucial for the fringe players to break into the squad for the ICC mega event.
Asked how it feels to play in an ODI series while the main team is away to take part in the World Cup, India pacer Shardul Thakur on Saturday said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the second ODI here, “Of course it’s a big setback. Every player dreams of playing in World Cup, not just play but win it as well. It’s okay that I’m not selected this time. But there’s a lot of cricket still left and also there’s ODI World Cup next year.”
About any outside chance of making it to the T20 World Cup , Shardul quipped, “If injuries happen then anyone can come at any point of time. As of now, your responsibility is to be ready whenever and wherever you are asked to play. I will be mentally ready. ready if I’m given a callup. That’s all in my hands”.
The batting, mainly the top order, and fielding need much improvement as the Shikhar Dhawan-led side missed as many as four catches in the outfield in the first ODI. Barring vice-captain Shreyas Iyer (50 off 37 balls) and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson (63-ball 86), no batter looked in touch. Young opener Shubman Gill and his partner Dhawan would look to be among runs to give India a head start.
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