Cricket
India’s ongoing batting struggles have led a former World Cup winner to call for bold changes in the playing XI.
Tilak Varma struggled on the Ireland and England tours, and his trouble with pace and bounce is now a big concern.
1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized Tilak’s batting, saying he looked clueless against England’s short-pitched bowling.
Srikkanth questioned why Axar Patel batted before Tilak, suggesting India was protecting their vice-captain from England’s fast bowlers.
The former India opener said he’s often called for Tilak to be dropped, but the team management still supports him despite his poor form.
Srikkanth thinks India should replace Tilak with Sanju Samson and give Samson another chance in the playing XI.
With Tilak’s spot and vice-captaincy in question, will India keep backing him or make a big change before the next match?