excitement all around ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 like the fever has reached its peak India get ready to face new zealand In a high-voltage final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The defending champions, led by Suryakumar YadavHave enjoyed an impressive campaign throughout the tournament and are now just one win away from lifting the trophy for the second consecutive time.
India’s journey to the summit clash has been marked by consistent performances from both the batting and bowling units. However, as the team prepares for the biggest match of the tournament, the discussion regarding the playing eleven has intensified. former captain of india Sunil Gavaskar He has also weighed in on this debate and suggested some major changes that he believes could strengthen the team’s chances against the Black Caps.
Sunil Gavaskar raised questions on Abhishek Sharma’s place in the final
Gavaskar’s most surprising suggestion was regarding the young opener. Abhishek Sharma. Despite being the No. 1 batsman in the ICC T20 rankings, Gavaskar believes that the left-hander should be left out of the playing eleven for the final due to his repeated dismissals in similar fashion during the tournament. According to Gavaskar, the bowlers have clearly identified a weakness in Abhishek’s technique and are taking advantage of it again and again.
“It is a very difficult decision. Abhishek Sharma is the No. 1 batsman in the ICC T20 rankings, but he has not learned anything from his dismissals. He keeps getting out in the same areas, where his arms are tight for room. The bowlers are targeting that area and making mistakes. My concern is that either he has not adjusted yet or is unable to change his approach.” Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today.
The veteran batsman suggested that India may reshuffle its top order Ishan Kishan together as opener sanju samsonWhile the middle-order power-hitter Rinku Singh Can also be included in the final eleven.
“I would like to see Ishan Kishan opening the batting with Sanju Samson, with Rinku Singh coming into the team. Rinku has this belief – you might have seen the ‘God’s Plan’ tattoo on his body – and sometimes things work out for players like him,” The great cricketer added.
Gavaskar recommended Kuldeep Yadav in place of Varun Chakraborty
Gavaskar also recommended changes to India’s bowling department and urged the team management to replace out-of-form spinners. Varun Chakraborty With left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the final.
According to him, Varun has struggled in the latter stages of the tournament, especially against strong opposition. Gavaskar believes that Kuldeep’s ability to generate turn even on flat surfaces could prove valuable on the larger ground dimensions of the Narendra Modi Stadium.
“The other change I would consider is to bring in Kuldeep Yadav. Varun Chakravarthy’s confidence looks shattered at the moment. Since the Super Eights stage, when he has faced stronger teams, he has struggled and given away a lot of runs. On a ground like the Narendra Modi Stadium, with big boundaries, Kuldeep Yadav could be a good option as he can rotate the ball even on flat surfaces,” Gavaskar said.
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