Gautam Gambhir: Ever since Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has taken over his responsibility. Since then, he has taken many such decisions which are a bit controversial from the point of view of a cricket supporter.
Due to which head coach Gautam Gambhir is being accused on social media of playing with the career of an Indian player that he is considering India’s next Kapil Dev by continuously giving opportunities to his favorite player in Team India. Ruining the career of an all-rounder who has the potential to become one.
Washington Sundar is considered Gambhir’s favorite player
Washington Sundar, who plays domestic cricket from Tamil Nadu, is getting a chance to play for the team continuously after Gautam Gambhir became the head coach. Recently, Washington Sundar has also got a chance to make a comeback in Test cricket after a long time. Due to which Washington Sundar is considered one of the favorite players of Gautam Gambhir.
Akshar is not getting a chance because of Washington Sundar
Due to giving more opportunity to Washington Sundar in T20 format, Akshar Patel was first included with the red ball cricket team. After that, when the domestic season started, immediately after Washington Sundar did wonders with his bat and ball in Ranji, Gambhir included him in the playing 11 of the second Test match against New Zealand. Whereas Akshar Patel, despite being included in the team squad, has not been able to play a single match so far in this domestic season.
Akshar Patel can prove to be the team’s next Kapil Dev in Test cricket.
Akshar Patel has played 14 test matches so far in test cricket. During this period, Akshar Patel has scored 646 runs while batting at an average of 35.88, while during this period, Akshar Patel has also taken 55 wickets in Test cricket. Due to which it is believed that Akshar Patel can prove to be the next Kapil Dev for Team India in Test cricket, but for that the team management will have to give him a chance to play in the playing 11 continuously.
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