Despite his significant knock against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 International, former opener Aakash Chopra has questioned the Indian team’s use of Rinku Singh in the batting order. In the first meeting, the Blackcaps were trounced by the Men in Blue.
With a 48-run victory over the Kiwis, the hosts recovered well from a poor ODI series. The Indian batsmen scored 238 runs in their 20 overs after being selected to bat first. With 44 runs off 20 deliveries, Rinku Singh gave the team a solid finish.
Despite a solid performance, Chopra has questioned the southpaw’s batting position. In his opinion, Rinku need to bat higher in the order rather than being the designated finisher.
“I think it’s too low in the batting order to give Rinku Singh a chance. Although he is your designated finisher, is it appropriate for him to be so? Chopra stated on his YouTube channel, “You should definitely ask that question because, even though he got to play more balls this time, there are frequently about eighteen balls left when the finisher gets the chance to play.”
Although the pundit commends Rinku for being a team player, he feels that the 28-year-old lacks time and is not a ball-hitter.
“He would receive eight or ten balls when there were around eighteen remaining. Does he have the ability to hit a six off the opening ball? He gives his all and strives to accomplish more than what is under his grasp, but if you want the best out of him, give him a couple more overs,” he continued.
India ended up posting a huge total because to Rinku’s 20-run explosion in the 20th over off Daryl Mitchell.
Put Rinku Singh ahead of Shivam Dube: Chopra
A natural hitter like Shivam Dube should bat as a designated finisher, the expert commentator added, allowing the Uttar Pradesh batter to go up the order.
“When he was able to bat during the powerplay, he scored three half-centuries. You might have sent Rinku in lieu of Shivam Dube when you sent him there, though I’m not saying you should. Rinku should bat there. Shivam Dube is a strong and designated six-hitter. Thus, he added, “you can move him a little lower in the order.”
Everyone was impressed by Shivam Dube’s all-around performance in the first match. He took two wickets while scoring nine runs with the bat off just four balls.
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