Rohit Sharma’s India is in great rhythm in this year’s Asia Cup. India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in India-Pakistan high voltage match. On the other hand, Team India won their second match against Hong Kong. Along with that, Kohli’s side also reached the Super Four.
However, the consequence around the Pakistan match is not going away. One of the topics of discussion in this Asia Cup match was not keeping Rishabh Pant in the XI. Instead, Dinesh Karthik was given a chance in the team.
Pakistan’s former star cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his surprise about the matter. He also raised the question why Dinesh instead of Pant. Dinesh Karthik’s form in the last IPL earned him a place in the Asia Cup team. Obviously, he is in India’s plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Dinesh is thought to be the new finisher of Team India in place of Dhoni.
Meanwhile, in a press conference, Jadeja was questioned about Pant. Jadeja batted at the number four position against Pakistan due to the absence of Rishabh Pant. Why was Pant left out of the match with Pakistan? To such a question, Jadeja replied, “I do not know this. This question is outside of my syllabus.”
Netizens laughed at Jadeja’s answer. However, Pant was seen in the second match against Hong Kong. Although he did not get a chance to bat in that match.