Former India bowler Ajit Agarkar wants Suryakumar Yadav to be reinstated. Into the playing XI if he is found fit to return. Due to back spasms, the right-handed hitter was unable to play against New Zealand.
Suryakumar Yadav was seen with assistant strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai during India’s optional training session. Nitin Patel, a physiotherapist, and Nick Webb, a strength and conditioning coach, are keeping a careful eye on Yadav’s progress.
As a result of Suryakumar’s return to the playing XI, Agarkar believes Rohit Sharma may reclaim his top-order berth with KL Rahul. In India’s match against New Zealand, Rohit was demoted to number three. While Ishan Kishan, who replaced Suryakumar, started the innings.
Suryakumar Yadav
“Suryakumar Yadav if he is fit, comes in for me Rohit goes to open the innings. Pandya’s form is certainly a concern. But if you’ve backed him for 2 games, then you don’t want to tinker too much. He also bowled a couple of overs in the last game, so that helps.” Agarkar said
“India would just look to bat better. change in venue, I don’t know about that but a change of mindset definitely would.” He added
“Abu Dhabi has the most seam friendly conditions out of all the venues. India could play an additional pacer and rest one spinner against an Afghanistan team that plays spin well. That might be the only change that’s on offer, other wise it should be the same team.” Masood said
A loss versus Afghanistan might effectively clinch India’s fate. While a win could keep their limited chances of reaching the semi-finals alive.
Taking risks against Rashid Khan, according to Agarkar, could be pointless. India should concentrate on scoring runs against the rest of the bowling attack. The leg-spinner has been in excellent form so far in the World Cup, but the Indian batters have struggled against spin.