- Former Indian cricketer Atul Wasan shared his views after the recent T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. India delivered a strong performance with both bat and ball. The team secured a 61-run victory.
- Wasan examined the bowling selection process which India used throughout the match. He mentioned that Suryakumar Yadav the team captain selected Tilak Verma and Rinku Singh to bowl because he wanted to use part-time spinners.
People show interest in the use of part-time bowlers
- Suryakumar Yadav began Pakistan's batting response by introducing Tilak Verma and Rinku Singh to bowl. Both players are primarily known for their batting. Their inclusion as bowlers stood out in the match.
- Tilak Verma bowled two overs and conceded 11 runs. He took a wicket with his first delivery. Rinku Singh bowled one over and gave away 9 runs. Their spells helped maintain pressure on Pakistan’s batting line-up.
Atul Wasan’s Observation
- Atul Wasan stated that the decision to bowl part-time spinners reflected the difference between the two teams. He said the move indirectly indicated the level of Pakistan’s batting performance in the match.
- Wasan said that Pakistan performed worse than India during the match because their capabilities did not match with that of India. He shared these remarks during a media interaction after the match.
Match Context
- India achieved a 61-run victory against Pakistan at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The team maintained complete control throughout the game. The bowling unit performed consistently and even the part-time bowlers achieved effective results.
- The result strengthened India’s position in the T20 World Cup tournament.
