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Aakash Chopra backs Sarfaraz to switch injured Rahul in 2nd Take a look at

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NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has thrown his weight behind Sarfaraz Khan to switch the injured KL Rahul within the taking part in XI of the second Take a look at in opposition to England in Vizag, beginning on February 2.

With accidents sidelining each Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday named Sarfaraz, spinner Sourabh Kumar, and all-rounder Washington Sundar as their replacements for the second Take a look at.

Chopra, expressing his views on his YouTube channel, highlighted Sarfaraz’s unorthodox type of play and his proficiency in opposition to spin, making a robust case for the Mumbai-based batter to make his debut for the nationwide workforce in Vizag.

“Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar can be found with this workforce. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli are nonetheless not there. They must play both Rajat Patidar or Sarfaraz. You possibly can go in the direction of Sarfaraz as a result of he can play in an unorthodox style and is an excellent participant of spin, ” stated Chopra.

Sarfaraz, a prolific run-getter within the final three seasons of home cricket for Mumbai, lately smashed an excellent 161 as India A defeated England Lions by an innings and 16 runs within the second four-day match in Ahmedabad.

Commenting on Rahul’s unlucky harm, Chopra highlighted the wicketkeeper-batter’s recurrent wrestle with accidents all through his profession and stated: “This has been the largest downside in KL Rahul’s profession. Accidents or diseases have come on the improper time and so they have come many a time. The best way he performed within the first innings, and to be honest, he was batting assuredly within the second innings as effectively.”

“There are only a few folks in our workforce who play the sweep. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul play the sweep, and KL Rahul will no longer be there on this sport, ” he added.

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