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Will Mohammed Shami play in 2nd T20I Photograph: (X)
TeamIndia are ready to take on England in the second T20I match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This high-intensity game promises to be exciting for both teams and viewers alike. India lead the series after winning the first match by seven wickets. England may face challenges in Chennai, as the pitch favours spinners and their batters have struggled against spin bowling.
In terms of team selection for India, there is one question which is in everybody's mind: Mohammed Shami's inclusion in the second T20I game. India won the first game, so making changes in the team is quite unlikely. Also, Chennai is a spin track and the team already has some best bowlers like Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi.
Except Bishnoi, all the other players took wickets and were amazing throughout the game. However, dropping Bishnoi wouldn't be feasible as well. India played with only one proper pacer, Arshdeep Singh but Hardik Pandya was also present to extend his support. He is a crucial player along with Arshdeep, who is doing wonders for the team. Hence, dropping both players isn't possible.
It is extremely impossible for Shami to make a way into the squad for the 2nd match, considering the current situation. But if India win the next two games, then he might be included, as per the conditions. It will be interesting to see what changes Suryakumar Yadav does in the team for the upcoming match.
I’d say Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson: Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav was asked about the top three batters who can achieve greatness in T20Is during the Star Sports segment, to which he said it's a tough job. However, the skipper ended up taking Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma as the next big thing.
"Yeh toh ladai lagwane wali kaam hai [This is something that could start an argument]. It's really difficult; it’s actually a great headache to choose. For me, I’d say Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson. But don’t make me pick three, yaar," said Suryakumar Yadav.