Team India rode on the outstanding performances of their young personnel - Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar and T Natarajan - to script a historic triumph Down Under.
During a discussion on the YouTube show Cric Cast hosted by Sawera Pasha, Ramiz Raja was asked about the telling contributions the Indian youngsters made during Team India’s stunning series triumph.
The former Pakistan player particularly praised Shardul Thakur for not feeling the pressure of an injury-ravaged debut when he limped off after bowling only ten balls.
Ramiz Raja also lauded Shubman Gill for his work in the nets to counter the short-ball challenge.
Ramiz Raza lauded Shubman Gill for his enterprising 91-run knock on the final day of the Brisbane Test.
“Rishabh Pant playing ahead of Saha was a masterstroke” - Ramiz Raja
Ramiz Raja termed the Indian team management’s decision to play Rishabh Pant instead of Wriddhiman Saha from the second Test onwards as a ‘masterstroke.’
Ramiz Raza also had words of praise for T Natarajan. He observed that while he may not be pacy, the left-armer proved effective because of his control over line and length and the variety he brought to the attack.
Ramiz Raja concluded by hailing Team India’s incredible bench strength, which essentially won them the Gabba Test.
It was certainly heartwarming to see the bevy of inexperienced players rising to the fore in the absence of first-team regulars.
While not all of them would feature in the upcoming England series, India’s bench strength would stand the team in good stead.
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