The Indian cricket team is on a tour of Ireland for a two-match T20I series. India Won the second match and won the series in impressive fashion. Many veteran players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were rested for this tour. However, the absence of senior professionals was not felt as the young team led by Hardik Pandya played some excellent cricket.
Young turks like Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda impressed many pundits with their stellar performances in the series. In fact, Deepak Hooda was the stand-out player of the series as he scored 151 runs which included a blistering knock of 104 runs in just 57 balls. Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson also played an exceptional innings of 77 runs. In the second T20I against Ireland, the duo stitched together 176 runs to register the highest T20I partnership for India.
In the post-match show on Sony Sports, both Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson were praised by Graeme Swann. The England legend lauded the top performances of both the players in the second T20I match. The 43-year-old backed Hooda and Samson to fill any void in the Indian batting line-up that may be seen after the 2022 T20Is. World cup.
Swann said that after the T20 World Cup, one or two places could open up for those who wish to build a team for the future of the Indian team. The former England spinner believed that Hooda and Samson made a good case for themselves to fill those gaps after their stellar performances in the second T20I.
“They are knocking on the door and some would argue that there will definitely be one to catch at the earliest. You have some big names who will be reuniting for the World Cup – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. But after the World Cup, I wouldn’t be surprised if one or two places actually open up and there’s no better way to stand up and shout ‘I want that space’ than to bat tonight,” said Swann. was cited.
Swann said, “Yes it is a small ground and overall can be taken with a pinch of salt. But these shots that Hooda and Samson were playing, no matter how small the field, were flying for miles. World class players.”
Significantly, before the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia, India will play three T20 matches against England and five against West Indies.
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