Rinku Singh has made 'finisher' position his own: Simon Katich

In a conversation on JioCinema’s India vs Australia – 3^rd T20I preview show, former Australia cricketer Simon Katich gave his take on whether Rinku Singh can be the finisher India has been looking for. “He (Rinku) has made it his own, particularly for the Kolkata Knight Riders this season, and now for India. Yes, there will be competition when the more experienced players come back into the team.

He is doing everything right and it is such a specialist role. It’s not just an easy role that someone can fill in for when they have been playing at No.4 or 5. You need to get going from the word ‘go’ and get those 30 runs in eight or nine balls. He has been doing that consistently which is not an easy thing to do in that role. The way he is doing it is the most impressive part because he is reacting to the ball and not pre-meditating.”

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar also weighed in on Yashasvi Jaiswal being a surety for the upcoming T20 World Cup. “He (Yashasvi) has been part of the T20 set-up from the last couple of series and has constantly done well for the team. Even in Test cricket, he is someone who is evolving into a future star. So, you expect him to be in the team. It is still a fair distance away with IPL in between. But the way he is playing now, he will surely be a frontrunner for that spot.”

India are set to play their 3rd match of the T20I series on November 28 in Guwahati and would aim to clinch the series in their favour after winning the opening two games. Meanwhile, Australia have announced several changes in their squad after their six players are set to head home midway India T20Is.