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Why Suryakumar Yadav Replaced Arshdeep Singh With Mohammed Shami In 5th T20I?



Explained why Shami replaced Arshdeep [Source: AP Photo]
Explained why Shami replaced Arshdeep [Source: AP Photo]

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So, the stage is set as the India Vs England 5th T20I is set to commence from the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The Suryakumar Yadav led side have already sealed the series, and currently lead, 3-1. Ahead of the ODIs, England will look to end the T20Is on a high by winning the dead rubber contest.

At the toss time, Jos Buttler won the coin flip and he had no hesitation in bowling first on a wicket which will help the batters and will stay true for the entire 40 overs. India captain Suryakumar Yadav was happy to bat, but he raised some eyebrows by resting Arshdeep Singh and replaced him with Mohammed Shami for this contest.

Here are the possible reasons why this key decision was made to rest Arshdeep for this match.

Adequite rest ahead of ODIs for Arshdeep

Arshdeep Singh will be a vital member of the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. He is likely to start in the playing XI and with the hectic schedule coming up, the management decided to give the pacer ample rest ahead of the 3-match ODI series Vs England.

The team management wants Arshdeep to be match fit and fully charged for the England ODIs and the all-important Champions Trophy.

Shami to get some match fitness

Just like Arshdeep, Mohammed Shami is also in the Champions Trophy squad, however, due to an injury, he missed the entirety of the 2024. The pacer did play a solitary game in this T20I series, but then was once again dropped for Arshdeep.

India feel he is an important component for the Champions Trophy and his match fitness is of utmost importance. Hence, the dead rubber contest with no pressure can give Shami time to get back to his best.