Abhishek Nayar has shown support for Shubman Gill despite his recent struggles during the ongoing West Indies tour. The 39-year-old stated that the challenging conditions in the West Indies would be beneficial for enhancing his skills.
Gill’s recent performances in the limited-overs series included scores of 7, 34, and 85 in the ODIs and 3 in the first T20I. Since 2022, Gill has been outstanding in ODIs, amassing 1388 runs in 24 matches at an average of 57.88.
Shubman Gill dismissed for 3 in 9 balls. pic.twitter.com/j7KWlbEvSx
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Nayar told PTI:
“I am not worried about Shubman, as he has got a strong base and culture. It’s tough for a young cricketer to play so much cricket and be that consistent. You need to cut him some slack and say that he’s going to fail.”
He continued:
“He’s playing in the West Indies, not the easiest of conditions for batting… low-scoring games. This experience is going to make him better. I think he’s going to have a terrific World Cup.”
Abhishek Nayar urges selectors to provide Rinku Singh with an extended opportunity
🚨📰| Rinku Singh will train with Nitish Rana at Noida and then under Abhishek Nayar at the KKR Academy before leaving for Ireland for his first tour with the national team. pic.twitter.com/z62xK4ZNQk
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Abhishek Nayar strongly advises selectors to give Kolkata Knight Riders’ sensation Rinku Singh a prolonged opportunity. The talented left-handed batter has earned his first call-up for the upcoming three T20Is in Ireland and the 19th Asian Games.
Nayan Said:
“There’s a possibility that he may take a little more time (to adapt to international cricket), you know, because of his upbringing. But he is a terrific player. Anyone who averages 60 in First-Class cricket, 50 in List A, and 30 in T20 is a terrific player.”
He continued:
“So, I would love to have a long rope for him and, hopefully, the selectors will keep faith in him. Rinku is also someone who will add so much value to the team with his overall attitude.”
Nayar sees Venkatesh Iyer as a key player for India’s future, providing crucial support to captain Hardik Pandya. He said:
“Unfortunately, he suffered an injury last year. In terms of the future, he is a very versatile player.”
“You’ve seen him bat up the order, down the order, and he can give you some overs as well. He’s someone who can adapt very quickly because of the amount of intelligence and smartness he possesses.”
Venkatesh Iyer has been named as a reserve for the Asian Games squad. He has played in two ODIs and participated in nine T20Is for India.
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