India face the Pat Cummins-led facet in a three-match sequence, beginning September 22.© AFP
The Indian cricket group registered a complete 10-wicket win in opposition to Sri Lanka within the Asia Cup remaining on Sunday. After Sri Lanka opted to bat, Mohammed Siraj ran by their battng order, choosing six wickets for simply 21 runs in seven overs. Sri Lanka had been skittled out for a paltry complete of fifty runs, which India chased down in 6.1 overs. Sunday’s win is an efficient confidence booster forward of subsequent month’s World Cup on dwelling soil. Nonetheless, earlier than their opening recreation of the match on October 8 in opposition to Australia, India face the Pat Cummins-led facet in a three-match sequence, beginning September 22.
Nonetheless, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels the Australia sequence is “pointless” as it’d add to the fatigue for Indian gamers.
“There are totally different venues and touring in India… it takes a day (between each match). You’ll want to protect power earlier than the World Cup. I do not know why they’re taking part in three ODIs. It’s in all probability performed a very long time in the past, nevertheless it was a bit pointless. You do not wish to be drained earlier than a mega-tournament the place you might be favourites at dwelling. If you would like some extra gamers within the squad, you’ll be able to play these within the three ODIs in opposition to Australia,” Akram stated on Star Sports activities.
During the last 12 months, a number of Indian gamers have picked up accidents. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul just lately returned to motion after overcoming prolonged set backs.
Akram, nonetheless, needs the Indian group to take advantage of the chance by resting key gamers.
“Out of the three video games (in opposition to Australia), Bumrah ought to play not less than two as he’s popping out of damage. His rhythm is wanting good, he is wanting unbelievable however his muscular tissues can get stronger. Suryakumar Yadav is struggling in ODIs just lately, he can play all these 5 video games (Australia sequence and two warm-ups). Generally, Virat can relaxation as effectively as a result of it’s a lengthy World Cup. They must play 9 video games,” he added.
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