Eng vs Ind 2018: Get Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja in Last XI – Amarnath

Aug 8, 2018 at 6:25 PM

facebook iconlinkedin iconmail icontwitter iconWhatsApp iconTelegram icon
Eng vs Ind 2018: Get Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja in Last XI – Amarnath

The World Cup-winning player Mohinder Amarnath wants to play Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja in the last XI. Amarnath wants to see these two players in the playing XI of the second Test match against England at Lord’s.

India had surprisingly dropped Cheteshwar Pujara in the opening Test match. Pujara had an ordinary County stint with Yorkshire and had to pay the price. Meanwhile, Pujara has a technique to play time which can help in taking out the shine of the new ball. In fact, all the Indian batsmen had struggled to get going except for Virat Kohli.

Mohinder Amarnath, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, England vs India 2018
Mohinder Amarnath. (Photo credit should read INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images)

Get Cheteshwar Pujara back.

“The team selection needs to be looked into. When batsmen are struggling with the moving ball, it might be a good idea to induct Cheteshwar Pujara into the side. I know he is not in great form, but he has the ability to occupy the crease and just needs time in the middle to rediscover his touch,” Amarnath wrote in his column for the Times of India.

Cheteshwar Pujara. England vs India 2018.
Cheteshwar Pujara. Credits: Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Jadeja in place of Pandya.

Meanwhile, Mohinder Amarnath believes adding Ravindra Jadeja in place of Hardik Pandya will give more balance to the side. Amarnath who was hero of the 1983 World Cup final said that it is unfortunate for India that they do not have the services of their pack leader – Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

“It might also be a good idea to play Ravindra Jadeja instead of Hardik Pandya. Jadeja’s spin might be a good foil for the pace trio and Ashwin, and he might also contribute with the bat. It is unfortunate that Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was so good on the last tour, is injured but Jadeja might give the team balance,” Amarnath said.

Mohinder Amarnath, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, England vs India 2018
Ravindra Jadeja. Credits: AFP.

Batsmen need to show more application.

On the other hand, Indian batsmen failed to get going in the first Test match. Amarnath went on to add the visitor’s batters needs to learn from their skipper – Virat Kohli. Amarnath is hopeful that Kohli will continue with his form.

“The Indians need to take a leaf out of Virat Kohli’s book and tighten up their game. He was simply exceptional at Edgbaston, and hopefully he will continue the form and also inspire other batsmen,” he stated.

India will take on England at Lord’s tomorrow. It would be interesting to note whether Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara will make the cut into the playing XI.

Related Article
Madan Lal Picks Kapil Dev’s 1983 Champions As Winners If There’s A Match Between 1983 World Cup And 2011 World Cup Winners
Madan Lal Picks Kapil Dev’s 1983 Champions As Winners If There’s A Match Between 1983 World Cup And 2011 World Cup Winners

Jun 26, 2021, 5:25 PM


WTC Final 2021: Mohammed Siraj Should Have Played In Place Of Ishant Sharma, Says Gagan Khoda
WTC Final 2021: Mohammed Siraj Should Have Played In Place Of Ishant Sharma, Says Gagan Khoda

Jun 26, 2021, 1:17 PM


The Hit And Flop Set Of Brothers In Cricket
The Hit And Flop Set Of Brothers In Cricket

Jul 31, 2020, 5:00 PM


Top 5 Indian ODI Batsmen Who Took Most Innings Before Hitting Their First ODI Century
Top 5 Indian ODI Batsmen Who Took Most Innings Before Hitting Their First ODI Century

Jun 24, 2020, 12:17 AM


Top 5 Indian Test Batsmen With Higher Away Batting Average Than Home Batting Average
Top 5 Indian Test Batsmen With Higher Away Batting Average Than Home Batting Average

Jun 13, 2020, 1:10 AM


Mohinder Amarnath Calls Unhealthy Trends If Players Choose To Play Or Not Play Specific Matches
Mohinder Amarnath Calls Unhealthy Trends If Players Choose To Play Or Not Play Specific Matches

Dec 6, 2019, 5:59 PM


Desktop Banner
Mobile Banner