India handed T20I debuts to Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan in the second T20I being played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. India won the toss and elected to field as the two youngsters were roped into the team in place of Shikhar Dhawan and Axar Patel. India lost the first game in a rather one-sided contest dominated by the visitors. The two youngsters were roped in to lengthen their batting line-up.
The BCCI posted a video of Virat Kohli presenting the India cap to Ishan Kishan, while Ravi Shastri presenting it to Suryakumar, who even waved it to his teammates’ appreciation. Both the youngsters have consistently scored in the IPL and domestic cricket in the last two to three seasons and deservedly made it to the playing XI.
BIG DAY for @surya_14kumar & @ishankishan51 who are all set for their T20I debuts 😎😎
What a moment for these two 🧢💙 #TeamIndia 🇮🇳🇮🇳#INDvENG @Paytm pic.twitter.com/cFVVxDgvIO
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 14, 2021
Twitter Reacts To Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan making T20I Debuts
Deservedly so ,Great to see consistent Performances recognized , Two youngsters Making Debut tonight for #TeamIndia @surya_14kumar & @ishankishan51 good luck fellas 🏏 #INDvENG
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 14, 2021
Goodluck youngistan @surya_14kumar @ishankishan51 #DEBUT
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 14, 2021
It’s a matter of pride when someone gets an opportunity to represent their country. Both @surya_14kumar and @ishankishan51 earned their spot through sheer performances. Hopefully they will play to their potential and contribute in tonight’s game. Good luck👍 #IndvEng pic.twitter.com/y35J8ifGZ1
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 14, 2021
I see @BCCI have taken the advice & got more @mipaltan players involved … Very smart move … #INDvsENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 14, 2021
#SuryakumarYadav & #IshanKishan are making their T20I debut today. My best wishes to both of them! I hope they've a memorable debut! #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/43uvZnxfQO
— Swapnadeep Biswas (@Swapnadeep2002) March 14, 2021
Captain Virat Kohli gave debut T20I India's Cap to Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. #ishan #SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/s7RsQpqkJO
— Pranit 🇮🇳 😷😷😷 (@thisispranit) March 14, 2021
Finally, Suryakumar Yadav & Ishan Kishan making their debut today 💙#IshanKishan #SuryakumarYadav #INDvsEND pic.twitter.com/RoDXdO9ALW
— Kunnal (@iamnowayfunnyy) March 14, 2021
A big congralutions to @ishankishan51 & @surya_14kumar for debut for india in T20 #INDvENG
— Naman Ojha (@namanojha35) March 14, 2021
So SKY as finisher is how India see it? 😔
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) March 14, 2021
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Indian skipper Virat Kohli was criticized by cricket experts for not handing Suryakumar Yadav his T20I debut after he was expected to play in the game. India also rested Rohit Sharma and the move badly backfired. Rohit has been rested for the second game as well as India is still keen on making experiments with the side in search of their best combination.
Virender Sehwag criticised Virat Kohli for resting Rohit in the first game. He said that Virat Kohli is not resting himself while making players like Rohit rest who are in form. Speaking to Cricbuzz Live, Virender Sehwag targeted Kohli saying that Rohit Sharma will be on a break for the first two games but dies the same rule apply to the skipper himself.
“It was said that Rohit Sharma will take a break in a couple of matches, but does this rule apply for Virat Kohli as well. As a captain, I don’t think he comes and says that I will take a break for the next two or three matches. I don’t remember a time captain Kohli has taken a break by himself. If the skipper is not taking a break, so how does he give others the break? That should depend on the player,” Sehwag said on the show.
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