IND vs PAK 2022 Saba Karim backs left hander Axar Patel as a like for like replacement for injured Ravindra Jadeja
IND vs PAK 2022 Saba Karim backs left-hander Axar Patel as a like-for-like replacement for injured Ravindra Jadeja × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Cricket News Asia Cup 2022 News
More details here - bcci.tv/articles/2022/… #AsiaCup202213683805NEWS - Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad.More details here - bcci.tv/articles/2022/… #AsiaCup2022 Karim, however, feels that Axar is an experienced player for Team India who can do a decent job at No.7. He also hailed his match-winning knock in the West Indies. “In Jadeja’s absence, you need to show confidence in Axar Patel because he is a capable [player]. He performed very well in the IPL down the order at No.7 and impressed in the West Indies during the T20 series. He is a mature and experienced player for Team India.” He is also expecting a comeback from Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh, who failed to deliver against Hong Kong. The youngsters gave away 53 and 44 runs, respectively, in their four overs and scalped one wicket each. “India will surely miss [Ravindra] Jadeja. It should be another exciting battle, but India need to be wary, especially in the bowling department. I am expecting more effort from the bowling unit, and something was lacking from two seamers [Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh] against Hong Kong. I hope for some improvement in that area.” He feels that Men in Blue can be challenged if asked to set a target, i.e., if Rohit Sharma loses the toss to Babar Azam. “India will be challenged if they lose the toss and are sent in to bat first, but I have complete faith that India have prepared well. They have the strength to score 170 or 180 against a strong bowling attack as well. Yes, it will be challenging for both the top and middle order.” The former India cricketer wants India to be flexible against Pakistan but also feels they should try to come up with a similar approach to the last contest against the Men in Green. “I hope India will play with an open strategy; a lot will depend on how the wicket behaves. Your tactics should be straightforward. Sometimes you have to dig in and bowl bouncers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will try to bowl full and generate swing if it's seaming. The role of the spinners will also be critical.”
IND vs PAK 2022 Saba Karim backs left-hander Axar Patel as a like-for-like replacement for injured Ravindra Jadeja
By James Kuanal Modified 03 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Saba Karim picks Axar Patel for injured R Jadeja's replacement. Former national selector Saba Karim has backed all-rounder Axar Patel to replace the injured Ravindra Jadeja against Pakistan on Sunday (September 4). He called the Delhi Capitals all-rounder a ready replacement who can contribute with both ball and bat. However, he also pointed out Axar’s inability to bat at No.4, which R Jadeja did in the last match against arch-rivals. Speaking to India News, Karim said: “I think Axar Patel will get a chance in place of Ravindra Jadeja. It is a significant match for him and how he adjusts to the high-pressure game will be worth a watch. However, Axar has been brilliant and in the form in the last few matches with both bat and ball. "He is a ready replacement, but I don’t think Axar can play the role performed by Jadeja in the batting department [ bat at No.4] in their previous match against Pakistan.” It is worth mentioning that R Jadeja batted at No.4 in the absence of Rishabh Pant against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday (August 28). He top-scored with a 35-run knock, which played a significant role in helping India win the match by five wickets. BCCI@BCCINEWS - Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad.More details here - bcci.tv/articles/2022/… #AsiaCup202213683805NEWS - Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad.More details here - bcci.tv/articles/2022/… #AsiaCup2022 Karim, however, feels that Axar is an experienced player for Team India who can do a decent job at No.7. He also hailed his match-winning knock in the West Indies. “In Jadeja’s absence, you need to show confidence in Axar Patel because he is a capable [player]. He performed very well in the IPL down the order at No.7 and impressed in the West Indies during the T20 series. He is a mature and experienced player for Team India.” He is also expecting a comeback from Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh, who failed to deliver against Hong Kong. The youngsters gave away 53 and 44 runs, respectively, in their four overs and scalped one wicket each. “India will surely miss [Ravindra] Jadeja. It should be another exciting battle, but India need to be wary, especially in the bowling department. I am expecting more effort from the bowling unit, and something was lacking from two seamers [Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh] against Hong Kong. I hope for some improvement in that area.” He feels that Men in Blue can be challenged if asked to set a target, i.e., if Rohit Sharma loses the toss to Babar Azam. “India will be challenged if they lose the toss and are sent in to bat first, but I have complete faith that India have prepared well. They have the strength to score 170 or 180 against a strong bowling attack as well. Yes, it will be challenging for both the top and middle order.” The former India cricketer wants India to be flexible against Pakistan but also feels they should try to come up with a similar approach to the last contest against the Men in Green. “I hope India will play with an open strategy; a lot will depend on how the wicket behaves. Your tactics should be straightforward. Sometimes you have to dig in and bowl bouncers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will try to bowl full and generate swing if it's seaming. The role of the spinners will also be critical.”