The statement came after Chahal leaked 26 runs in two overs against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The ace spinner was under-bowled following his costly overs, which allowed Sri Lanka to bounce back into the contest.
Speaking on India News, Sodhi explained the issue with Chahal:
Sodhi added:
Meanwhile, former wicketkeeper and selector Saba Karim feels that Yuzvendra Chahal should be backed because wrist spinners have the ability to win games.
Speaking on the same show, Karim emphasized the importance of wrist spinners:
Yuzvendra Chahal picked up 23 wickets in 21 T20Is at an economy of 7.71 last year. The decision of the Indian team management to not play him in the T20I World Cup last year came in for serious criticism. However, if the leggie doesn’t come good, the goodwill for him would die down.
Reetinder Sodhi flags India’s struggles against quality spinners in international cricket
Reetinder Sodhi also stated that Team India face problems while playing quality spinners even in home conditions. He pointed out that Sri Lankan spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga posed challenges to Indian batters in the opening T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Sodhi continued:
Hardik Pandya and co. next face Sri Lanka on Thursday, 5 January. Indian batters are expected to put on a decent show in the second T20I and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Team India won the opening game by 2 runs, courtesy of debutant Shivam Mavi’s 4/22 and Deepak Hooda’s quickfire 41* off 23.
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