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Irfan Pathan Says India Should’ve Played Extra Batsman In WTC Final

Former Indian all-rounder, Irfan Pathan has recently opened up on Indiau2019s defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand. He said that India needed an extra batsman in the playing XI for the most important game. <br>Last week, Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beat India by eight wickets at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton and registered a convincing win in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) to grab the Test mace. Meanwhile, New Zealand are also the number one ranked Test team in the world.

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Irfan Pathan Says India Should’ve Played Extra Batsman In WTC Final

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  1. Irfan Pathan Says India Should’ve Played Extra Batsman In WTC Final Former Indian all-rounder, Irfan Pathan has recently opened up on India’s defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand. He said that India needed an extra batsman in the playing XI for the most important game. Image Source by Twitter Last week, Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beat India by eight wickets at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton and registered a convincing win in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) to grab the Test mace. Meanwhile, New Zealand are also the number one ranked Test team in the world. During a recent chat on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan said, “I think India played with fewer batsmen — which I highlighted before the ICC World Test Championship final. We do not have quality fast-bowling all-arounder — which New Zealand possesses — and it is hard to find one. Now, If we talk from a proper cricketing point of view — what went wrong for India? I think the first innings went great, but Team India’s batting in the second inning was disappointing.”

  2. Image Source by Twitter He further added, “The ball wasn’t swinging as much in the second innings, and Indian batsmen could have batted more responsibly. I am aware of Rishabh Pant’s capabilities as a batsman and how he can hit balls very well, but that does not mean you hit a fast bowler

  3. outside — a sense of responsibility was required. Indian batters were using a lot of pull shots on bouncers; instead of using their body and this showed a lack of commitment.” While talking about how the Indian players lacked match practice prior to the WTC final, Irfan Pathan said that the Indian players looked tired in the first innings itself as they didn’t have enough match practice. Notably, India had played in the longer format earlier this year against England at home. On the other hand, New Zealand had a series win 1-0 against England just before the WTC Final as well. But, the all-rounder said that things will improve soon and opined that they could have opted for more bouncers as well. Follow Cricadium Stats, Latest Cricket News, Live Cricket Score, Fantasy Tips and Today Match Prediction Stay updated Indian cricket team with all the cricketing roster, records, history & action. Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricadium onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram

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