Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has suggested that the senior national selectors might have hesitated to pick Sarfaraz Khan in the squad for the second Test against England due to his perceived lack of runs in big matches. Dasgupta also shared his views on India’s playing XI for the second Test advocating for skipper Rohit Sharma to bat at No. 4.
With K.L. Rahul sidelined due to a right quadriceps issue, Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar find themselves in India’s squad for the second Test. Both of them are in the running to fill in the vacant spot in the Playing XI.
Dasgupta delved into the selection dynamics, acknowledging Sarfaraz’s consistent form but pointing out the challenges of finding a spot in a competitive lineup.
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“Credit to him that he has been in good form for the last two to three years. He scored runs recently against England ‘A’ as well. He was performing consistently but there were two questions,” said Dasgupta on his YouTube channel.
“The biggest question was in place of whom. We say very easily that this or that player should be there but only 11 can play and the squad can have only 15 or 16. Secondly, there was also this question, and I have heard it from a few people, that where are the runs in big matches,” Dasgupta added.
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