After India meekly surrendered against New Zealand in the first Test, questions having been asked of team's India's selection.
Joining a chorus of voices who aren't happy with continues changes in the side is former Indian captain Kapil Dev. He wasn't happy with the Kohli-led side's performance as they went down to New Zealand by 10 wickets in the?first Test in Wellington.??
¡°Have to praise New Zealand, they are playing very good cricket. The 3 ODIs and this Test match, they have been excellent. If we analyse this match critically, well, I do not understand how can one make so many changes. There is a new team in almost every match. No one in the team is permanent, if there is no security over your place, it will affect the form of the players,¡± Kapil told ABP news.??
¡®Such big names in the batting order, if you cannot score even 200 runs in 2 innings, you have not been able to conquer conditions. You have to focus more on planning and strategy,¡± he further added.??
The World Cup- winning captain was also surprised by the omission of in form KL Rahul from the side and he asserted that the player should be picked on the current form and not depending on the format.
¡®I do not understand. There is a lot of difference between when we played and what is happening now. When you build a team, you have to give confidence to players. When there are so many changes made, it does not make sense. Management believes in format-specific players. Rahul is in great form, he is sitting out, it does not make sense. I believe when a player is in form, he needs to play,¡± the legendary all-rounder said.??
There is plenty to ponder for Kohli and team management ahead of the final Test. With batsmen failing to show any fight, they will look to get that aspect right. The Indian captain himself has questions to answer as he struggles for form.
The second Test starts on February 29 and team India has all to do.?