Published 13:09 IST, October 18th 2023

Big Comment/ 'SKY will replace Shreyas, Shami will come in': Prasad dissects India's shrewd plan for World Cup

The Indian Cricket Team will now be seen in action against Bangladesh on Thursday in Pune. A former cricketer makes a huge statement about the squad.

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Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune will host an ICC One-Day International World Cup match between Indian cricket team and Bangladesh on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Rohit Sharma and squad have had an incredible start to campaign after destroying Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in ir last game.

3 things you need to kw

  • India vs Bangladesh will be played tomorrow 
  • India beat Pakistan in last match 
  • India are unbeaten in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 so far

MSK Prasad makes a huge statement ahead of India vs Bangladesh match

skilled players in India's ODI World Cup squad include veteran bowler Mohammed Shami and superstar Suryakumar Yadav. On occasion, though, team manment has chosen to leave a number of match-winning players off starting lineup. re is w conjecture as to wher India may think about changing for ir next game against Bangladesh. One topic of discussion is wher Mohammed Shami ought to start in lieu of Shardul Thakur in starting lineup.

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MSK Prasad, former head selector, has shed light on circumstances in which India PTI,  he said:

"y are using horses for courses and it is working fantastically well for team. If you see y used Ashwin in Chennai and Shardul for or two games (in Delhi and Ahmedabad). Last game, Shardul was t required as ors did job (he bowled only two overs)."

MSK Prasad opens up on Mohammed Shami's inclusion

Before ICC ODI World Cup 2023, in first ODI of India's bilateral series, Mohammed Shami showed off his ability to win matches by taking five wickets against Australia last month. Though Shami has put on an outstanding display, he has missed India's opening three World Cup matches against Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. 

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"Shami will come into picture if y want to rotate Siraj. Replacements are very clear right w, Sky will replace Shreyas if re is a need, Ishan will replace Gill at top and Shardul will play if it is a flat deck. Aswhin will come in his place if it is a turning track."

With a table record of 171 wickets in 94 One-Day Internationals for India, this 33-year-old bowler will be looking to use his experience if he plays against Bangladesh.

 

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11:43 IST, October 18th 2023