Overlooked T20 World Cup Player Receives Unexpected Call-up to Face England Following Nitish Reddy’s Injury
Injuries Continue to Plague Indian Cricket Team in T20I Series Against England
The Indian cricket team is facing a slew of injuries in the ongoing T20I series against England. With doubts looming over Mohammed Shami’s availability for the second match in Chennai after missing the first match in Kolkata, the team is also dealing with the absence of fast-bowling allrounder Nitish Reddy, who has not yet recovered from an injury. In light of Reddy’s absence, Shivam Dube, a member of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad, has been called up as a replacement.
Shivam Dube’s Recent Performance and Selection
Dube recently featured in a Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir, where Mumbai suffered a loss. Despite his recent performance, Dube was initially ignored for the T20I series against England. He had previously traveled to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka for T20I series after the World Cup triumph but was left out of the subsequent home series against Bangladesh and the away tour of South Africa.
Rinku Singh Ruled Out of Second and Third T20Is
In addition to Nitish Reddy’s injury, Rinku Singh has also been ruled out of the second and third T20Is against England. Singh sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first T20I and is currently under the close monitoring of the BCCI medical team.
Aakash Chopra’s Remarks on Shivam Dube’s Role
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra expressed his views on Shivam Dube’s role in the team, highlighting Dube’s contribution to India’s T20 World Cup triumph. Chopra felt that Dube deserved a longer opportunity in the team and questioned his sudden disappearance from the cricketing horizon.
India’s Updated Squad for the T20I Series Against England
The BCCI has announced an updated squad for the T20I series against England, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team. The squad includes players like Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammad Shami, among others. Shivam Dube and Ramandeep Singh have been added to the squad as replacements for the injured players.
Overall, the Indian cricket team is facing challenges due to injuries, but the inclusion of players like Shivam Dube provides an opportunity for new talent to step up and make a mark on the international stage.