Chennai: Former opener WV Raman has backed the selection of four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad, saying the decision was influenced by the nature of the West Indies pitches and performance in the IPL.
India have selected Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal for the ICC marquee event starting in America.
Raman said, "We should not forget that a lot of thought must have gone into it. There must have been enough logic and thinking behind adding those things. Whatever you are seeing on West Indies pitches these days is because of the spinners. Is more suitable for.Told, played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs.
"Also, the fact that spinners have done well in the IPL on good hard-flat tracks in India has led them (selectors) to think that it is better to play spinners rather than fast bowlers and then Tell them to slow down,” he added.
For the record, Chahal took 18 wickets in 15 matches in the IPL (economy: 9.41), followed by Kuldeep (16 wickets, 8.65), Axar (11, 7.65) and Jadeja (8, 7.85).
India have not won the T20 World Cup since winning the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni in 2007.Raman said that the team has a great chance to end the drought this season thanks to some excellent talent in the team.
"It's a great opportunity. We have many brilliant cricketers who can be match-winners on their day," he said.
"It's just a case of some small things coming together. T20 is a format where you also need a bit of luck, especially in the knockouts and experience also counts there, which we have in abundance in our team .,
With India playing their World Cup opening matches just 10 days after the IPL, Raman said the small margin will not bother the players.
He added, "Sometimes we say 'it's not enough', sometimes we say 'it's too long a break and they're not in touch'. So, there's no solution that everyone appreciates." "Is it true?"
"But today's cricketers are quite fit and are used to playing more or less non-stop. So, they will manage.,
India will face Ireland in the first match of the World Cup on Wednesday at the Nassau County Stadium in New York. Raman supported the idea of taking cricket to wider venues.
"I think it is something that the ICC will consider. It will not be ignored by them," he said.
“Clearly, they will look at a number of cost-effective measures and innovations to bring more teams under their ambit and include venues.,
"A serious man is a man who knows what to do."
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After the departure of current Rahul Dravid after the World Cup, Gautam Gambhir's name is at the forefront of discussion about the new head coach of India and Raman had voted for the former Indian player.
He commented, "He must be someone who knows what to do. What he will do and what he won't do, I can't predict because I don't have a crystal ball in my hand."
“But, as far as his acumen is concerned, he is good. He has been a good captain in the IPL as well and he is a good strategist too.,
“But then again, when you're coaching a team it's all about things coming together and how quickly everyone (the coach) adjusts to the boys and the way the boys work. So, that's where the key usually lies."
"Always a lively character"
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Raman praised Dinesh Karthik, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday, describing the wicketkeeper batsman as "extraordinarily entertaining".
"Great career. He should be proud of it.And obviously, he doesn't have to sit back and think like many other people."
"He is exceptionally entertaining and someone who is extremely dedicated to cricket and has faced many challenges in his life. He is always a playful character with a broad smile."
Raman concluded, “He has got another career straight away. I wish him all the best."
India have selected Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal for the ICC marquee event starting in America.
Raman said, "We should not forget that a lot of thought must have gone into it. There must have been enough logic and thinking behind adding those things. Whatever you are seeing on West Indies pitches these days is because of the spinners. Is more suitable for.Told, played 11 Tests and 27 ODIs.
"Also, the fact that spinners have done well in the IPL on good hard-flat tracks in India has led them (selectors) to think that it is better to play spinners rather than fast bowlers and then Tell them to slow down,” he added.
For the record, Chahal took 18 wickets in 15 matches in the IPL (economy: 9.41), followed by Kuldeep (16 wickets, 8.65), Axar (11, 7.65) and Jadeja (8, 7.85).
India have not won the T20 World Cup since winning the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni in 2007.Raman said that the team has a great chance to end the drought this season thanks to some excellent talent in the team.
"It's a great opportunity. We have many brilliant cricketers who can be match-winners on their day," he said.
"It's just a case of some small things coming together. T20 is a format where you also need a bit of luck, especially in the knockouts and experience also counts there, which we have in abundance in our team .,
With India playing their World Cup opening matches just 10 days after the IPL, Raman said the small margin will not bother the players.
He added, "Sometimes we say 'it's not enough', sometimes we say 'it's too long a break and they're not in touch'. So, there's no solution that everyone appreciates." "Is it true?"
"But today's cricketers are quite fit and are used to playing more or less non-stop. So, they will manage.,
India will face Ireland in the first match of the World Cup on Wednesday at the Nassau County Stadium in New York. Raman supported the idea of taking cricket to wider venues.
"I think it is something that the ICC will consider. It will not be ignored by them," he said.
“Clearly, they will look at a number of cost-effective measures and innovations to bring more teams under their ambit and include venues.,
"A serious man is a man who knows what to do."
,
After the departure of current Rahul Dravid after the World Cup, Gautam Gambhir's name is at the forefront of discussion about the new head coach of India and Raman had voted for the former Indian player.
He commented, "He must be someone who knows what to do. What he will do and what he won't do, I can't predict because I don't have a crystal ball in my hand."
“But, as far as his acumen is concerned, he is good. He has been a good captain in the IPL as well and he is a good strategist too.,
“But then again, when you're coaching a team it's all about things coming together and how quickly everyone (the coach) adjusts to the boys and the way the boys work. So, that's where the key usually lies."
"Always a lively character"
,
Raman praised Dinesh Karthik, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday, describing the wicketkeeper batsman as "extraordinarily entertaining".
"Great career. He should be proud of it.And obviously, he doesn't have to sit back and think like many other people."
"He is exceptionally entertaining and someone who is extremely dedicated to cricket and has faced many challenges in his life. He is always a playful character with a broad smile."
Raman concluded, “He has got another career straight away. I wish him all the best."
