KL rahul and kuldeep yadav have been ruled out of India's squad for the south africa series due to injuries. In this position, rishabh pant has been appointed as the new captain. So it remains to be seen who will be selected as a replacement for the indian team. As 2 players are absent, replacement 2 players will be announced. But, in response to kuldeep yadav, the team already has three players, Akshar Patel, ravi Bishnoi, and Chahal. Similarly, fast bowlers are in high demand. Thus it would be only right to invite 2 batsmen to the team as substitutes. If so, there is a good chance the selectors will correct the mistake they made.
Captain Rohit had said that the team needs a player like sanju samson as the t20 world cup is being held in Australia. As agreed, sanju samson was given a chance in the t20 series against Sri Lanka. But in the South African series, he was dropped for no reason. sanju samson was the top scorer with 458 runs in 17 matches in the ongoing IPL series. Thus giving him a chance.
Rahul Tripathi, 31, has not been given a chance to accumulate runs in the IPL series for the past several seasons. Tripathi, who also played for hyderabad this season, has bowled several intimidating innings. Tripathi, who has scored 413 runs in 14 matches, has got a chance to rectify what the fans have already said was not given a chance in the indian team.
If both are selected in the indian squad, rahul Tripathi could be used as a replacement if Ruthraj or Ishant Kishan as starters do not play well. In a similar midfield, sanju samson could also get a chance to be the third or fourth player.
Though rahul is not there, it is noteworthy that the indian team has the strength to tackle it.
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