We don't manage all-rounders well: Former batter spots the reason behind India's selection problems

Deepak Hooda replaced Sanju Samson in the 2nd ODI (Source: Twitter)

The second match between India and New Zealand of the three ODI match series has been abandoned due to rain. But that does not mean there are no discussions around the team that India opted to go within the contest. 

In the match, India decided to drop Sanju Samson and bring Deepak Hooda in his place. A section of fans is disappointed with the exclusion of Samson as he played a decent hand in the last match and has been good in the recent past whenever he has been given chance. But the change made sense as India wanted an extra bowling option in this match after lacking the same in the previous encounter. 

In the past few years, India has genuinely lacked the presence of a batter who can roll over his arms in times of need. Former Indian batter Wasim Jaffer has identified the reason behind India's failure to find such a player who can be helpful to the team's cause with the ball. 

Jaffer expressed his opinion on Twitter - 

"Sanju was dropped despite playing well cos we don't have enough all-rounders and part-time options. My two cents on why there's a dearth of all-rounders and part-timers. #NZvIND #SanjuSamson."

He further explained his point and underlined the lack of batters who can bowl in the current Indian set-up. Jaffer feels that the Indian think tank fails to manage all-rounders properly and hence the current situation. 

Wasim Jaffer

@WasimJaffer14

Sanju was dropped despite playing well cos we don't have enough all-rounders and part time options. My two cents on why there's a dearth of all rounders and part timers. #NZvIND #SanjuSamson

Nov 27, 2022, 10:41 AM

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New Zealand has taken an unbeatable lead

The washed-out second match means that India will not be able to win the ODI series. It is a three-match series, the first of which was won by the hosts.

In that match, India failed to defend a total of 306 runs as New Zealand achieved the target quite easily losing only 3 wickets. 

With only a match, India now can win it and draw the series. The last match will be played on the 30th of November, Wednesday.

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