'Where is Patidar?' - Ex-India batter questions selectors over Zimbabwe T20I squad
Former Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari has criticized the national team's selection process for excluding Rajat Patidar from the T20I squad against Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, India secured a victory in the first match of the series, highlighted by a record-breaking performance from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Why it matters
The critique reflects ongoing debates regarding team balance and selection transparency in professional cricket.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has criticised the Indian team management for leaving Rajat Patidar out of India's T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series. Vihari believes Patidar deserved a place after his impressive performances and leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while also questioning the overall balance of the squad.India, however, made a strong start to the series by defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the opening T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match contest. After restricting Zimbabwe to 125/7, India chased down the target in just 13.2 overs, thanks to a sensational half-century from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest player to score a fifty in men's international cricket. His 18-ball fifty included four fours and four sixes.
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