India vs New Zealand 2021: Zaheer Khan says “The focus will be on Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma”

Zaheer Khan, a former Indian fast bowler, downplayed the significance of India’s impending T20I series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue begin a new chapter in their history as captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid take on their first mission together.

The selection committee has decided to rest some of their key players. Including Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli for the T20I series. Regardless, Zaheer Khan noted that after their predecessors stepped down. The new captain-coach combination would have been the center of attention.

“India will be absolutely hurt about not making it to the semis. It will be the talk of the series. In many ways, this is turning a new page in Indian cricket. The series chatter and also the focus will be on Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma. Thus, wwhere Indian cricket is going in terms of strategy and tactics.” said Khan

However, New Zealand will be looking to avenge their 5-0 loss to India in the T20I series that took place in their own country. The hosts will be eager to put also the Blackcaps on the back foot after a spate of ICC defeats.

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, the wicketkeeper batsman, appreciated the decision to rest a few of experienced players. Bio-bubble fatigue was blamed for the team’s poor performance at the T20 World Cup. Therefore player rotation will be crucial in the near future.

“The players have been rested rightly so. A few players have been on the road for far too long. The Shamis, Bumrahs, Kohlis, good to see that they are all taking a break. A very young lot has come in, some interesting names in the squad. Talent is of abundance in India, Rahul Dravid is going to be spoiled for talent. It is only how they group together and do it.” Karthik said

One of the prominent names who has been rested is Jasprit Bumrah.
Thus, Who was one of the first to address bio-bubble exhaustion. Since the sport’s revival following a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian players have played nonstop cricket.

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