Former India Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara Says Consistency Overrated in T20s
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Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes consistency is overrated for top-order batters in T20 cricket. He backed Sanju Samson to regain form with one good innings ahead of India's multi-format tour of New Zealand. Pujara expressed doubts about Samson and teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi featuring together in India's playing XI in New Zealand due to conditions requiring more all-rounders. He stated that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playing every game seems difficult in New Zealand conditions, which demand either spin or seam all-rounders. Pujara added that if a spot opens up based on conditions or fitness, Sooryavanshi could get a chance, but both cannot be in the XI simultaneously. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar also backed Samson, saying one big innings could silence questions about his form.
Why it matters
The comments highlight selection dilemmas for India's top order ahead of the New Zealand tour, impacting players like Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. It reflects ongoing debates about balancing specialist batters with all-rounders in T20 conditions overseas.
Read the original report — Times of India
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