India vs Australia: Manjrekar Offers Insight on India’s Fast-Bowling Conundrum for Brisbane Test
India faces a critical pace dilemma ahead of the Brisbane Test after their Adelaide defeat. Harshit Rana's lackluster performance, with no wickets and a 5.40 economy, has raised concerns, while Akash Deep emerges as a potential alternative. Sanjay Manjrekar advises caution against hasty changes, emphasizing the strategic evaluation of Brisbane's conditions to finalize the pace lineup for the pivotal match.
For the 3rd test, which will be held between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Team India faces a critical decision regarding their pace attack. Following their defeat in Adelaide, where Harshit Rana struggled with no wickets and a high economy rate of 5.40, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar advised caution in making hasty changes to the playing XI.
While considering options like Akash Deep, who impressed during his Test debut against England, Manjrekar suggested Akash could be a good fit as an additional pacer, but not as a direct replacement for Rana. He emphasized the importance of evaluating the Gabba pitch conditions before deciding on the pace lineup. He said:
Not at the expense of Harshit Rana. But, I think that might happen. Just trying to read the team management’s mind, but if it’s an all-out pace pitch, he (Akash Deep) can be the fourth seamer… So India has to think about that carefully.
With India needing to address their pace puzzle, including Bumrah and Siraj, they must carefully select the fourth seamer. The team is preparing intensively for the Brisbane Test, aiming to bounce back and regain momentum after their Adelaide setback.
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