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Published 17:00 IST, December 18th 2019

Ind vs WI: Twitterati divided as India picks Shardul Thakur over Shivam Dube in 2nd ODI

Shardul Thakur replaces Shivam Dube in the second ODI against West Indies while fans took to Twitter to express their reactions over selection choice.

Reported by: Aakash Saini
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As the Indian team takes on West Indies in the ongoing second ODI at Vishakhapatnam, Indian cricket fans on Twitter were left scratching their heads over a surprise selection in the playing XI. At the time of the toss, skipper Virat Kohli revealed that 28-year old pacer Shardul Thakur will be a part of the squad. Thakur has played 5 ODIs for India since his debut in 2017.

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Ind vs WI: Twitterati divided as Virat Kohli picks Shardul Thakur in second ODI

Thakur’s inclusion to the squad left fans divided over the surprise selection. Some fans on social media criticised the selection by saying that all-rounder Shivam Dube should have been given another chance in the playing XI. As team management decided to give Shardul Thakur an opportunity on the field instead of Shivam Dube, check out some of the reactions by fans on Twitter.

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16:41 IST, December 18th 2019