Sanjay Manjrekar, a former cricketer for India, spoke exclusively to Star Sports regarding the Indian line-up’s versatility.
He stated, “I will make a brief point though; let’s not confuse flexibility, the type of flexibility that I expect. That kind of flexibility, for instance, is what I meant when I suggested Virat Kohli play at number 4 to address the issue of Ishan Kishan hitting lower in the order. When two spinners are active and turning a little during the course of the match, as they do at positions 4, 5, and 6, those kinds of moves become routine and expected.
It’s OK for someone like Hardik Pandya to enter the field when an off-spinner is bowling, as well as for Jadeja to enter the field before the left-arm spinner. I believe the starting template or the game’s initial strategy should flip a critical position. The topic of discussion is primarily how your 4, 5, and 6 will appear. KL Rahul, When Ravi (Shastri) and I discussed Virat Kohli at number 4, I was concerned about the selection. Shreyas Iyer is more upbeat, but that is the kind of flexibility I’m referring to—not while the game is actually taking place and only for a brief period where someone can tackle a specific bowler.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody, who spoke exclusively to ESPN Cricinfo, responded to Rohit Sharma’s assertion that the team’s lineup should be flexible: “Well, I think in this day and age, whether it be 50-over cricket or 20-over cricket, you need to have an open mind. You must be adaptable, and we frequently discuss match-ups. I believe that Rohit Sharma is coming from the perspective that we sometimes speak about match-ups in the media way too much. You know, there may be instances where you have a left-hander scheduled to pitch at number 6, but the opposition unexpectedly sends out a left-arm or leg spinner.
Therefore, it follows that number 6 will be the next person to come into bat.Now, having flexibility and an open mind is something that is crucial for a team, and I believe that’s what he was attempting to convey to the media there. Yes, there will be flexibility, but there are a few spots that might not be shifting because the base of your innings really needs to be concrete, you need stability there, and there needs to be a clear understanding of your function.
However, Hardik Pandya is a significant player. To move the innings along more quickly than they have been, you might need to move him up the order at times. You must therefore be open-minded about all those tactical intricacies.
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