After finishing the first assignment of this home season – against South Africa – on a high, India are scheduled to face Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s tour of India consists of a 3-match T20I series and a 2-match Test series. India have a limited time of less than a year to prepare their troops before T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. In the last concluded T20 series of India – against the Proteas; Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper talked a lot about planning for the marquee event in Australia.

As far as the shortest format is concerned, India have not been taking the best of the calls in recent times. So, fresh tactics – which match the modern levels – are required in the Indian T20 setup. One of the new approaches of the Indian team is about batting deep and letting the main batsmen playing with more freedom. Thus, youngsters are being tried; Kohli is rested and, Bumrah, Saini &amp; Bhuvi have injury issues.

Following an impressive run in the Domestic Circuit, the batting all-rounder Shivam Dube has received his maiden call for the national team. Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur have also got an opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level. Whilst the likes of Dube, Samson, and Shardul have got a chance in the senior team, a few players are unlucky to miss out.

In this article, we have featured three players who are unlucky to not find themselves in this India squad

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-351141" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_361845.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-351141" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kuldeep Yadav who was making his name at the international level steadily and consistently is having a tough time now. He is found nowhere near being the first-choice spinner in any format, and not even the white-ball cricket. A poor IPL season followed by ordinary performances in his maiden World Cup has meant it has been a disappointing year for him. Albeit, Kuldeep had done enough to get some backing in his bad phase.

Although he played a One-Day match against the West Indies, one game does not count as backing. He is low on confidence but that’s what the team management along with the captain have had to do – boost his morale. In his 18-match T20I career, the left-arm Chinaman bowler has scalped 35 wickets with an incredible average of 13. Kuldeep also has a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul in the shortest format.

The Kanpur-born can be very useful for the Indian side on the fast and bouncy tracks of Australia. Since Kuldeep is a left-arm chinaman, his inclusion also adds variety in the Indian bowling attack. He deserved to be in the squad for this series at home which is against Bangladesh, a relatively weaker opponent. A few good performances would have surely increased his confidence.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241023" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nitish-Rana-3.jpg" alt="Nitish Rana" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241023" class="wp-caption-text">Nitish Rana. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

The chief selector MSK Prasad said, “We are moving ahead” in his press conference (although regarding MS Dhoni). But, that’s not the case, as far as, India’s batting unit is concerned. India are still, stuck with a few batsmen who are more suitable to the 50-over format. The middle overs (7-16) – is a phase in T20 cricket – in which teams look to accumulate runs at a quick rate.

A batting duo comprising of an anchor and an attacking batsman can do this job perfectly. Since India have Virat Kohli as an anchor in their full-strength XI, they do not need more anchors. Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey are two such batsmen in the current squad who are better equipped for that anchoring role. One batsman who can fulfill the role of an attacking batsman in this Indian batting line-up is Nitish Rana.

The southpaw who represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL was the best Indian batsman for his side in IPL 2019. Averaging 34.30 with the bat, Rana scored 344 runs with a strike rate of over 146 in 11 innings. The 25-year-old is capable of scoring runs at a quick rate and can bat according to the situation as well. The dashing batsman is an excellent player of spin and decent against pace and would be hoping to get his chance soon.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-336804" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shreyas-Gopal-1.jpg" alt="Shreyas Gopal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336804" class="wp-caption-text">Shreyas Gopal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Shreyas Gopal is yet another youngster who is really unlucky to not get an opportunity in the T20 side of India. The leg-spinner has been the best Indian spinner in the Indian Premier League since IPL 2017. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Gopal snared 31 wickets with a bowling average of less than 19 in 24 innings. He took only about 3 overs to pick a wicket and conceded less than 8 runs per over, in this period.

The 26-year-old has already proved his mettle on the Indian pitches against top-class batsmen in the IPL and can be a reliable option for the flat decks of Australia in the mega tournament. The wrist spinners have been doing well in the limited-overs cricket of late because of their variations, which batsmen often fail to pick. Gopal too has enough variations in his armoury with Googly being his main weapon. However, he was not having a good time in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but it is a different format.

Recently, India have been looking for bowlers who can bat a bit when required. And, probably, they won’t find a better option than Shreyas Gopal for that role. The right-handed batsman can make handy contributions in the lower-order. His batting strike rate of about 137 in IPL 2019; and a batting average of over 35 with the highest score being 150 in the First-Class cricket are enough to tell the tale. Gopal is definitely worth a go in T20 cricket in the Indian team.

<p>After finishing the first assignment of this home season – against South Africa – on a high, India are scheduled to face Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s tour of India consists of a 3-match T20I series and a 2-match Test series. India have a limited time of less than a year to prepare their troops before T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. In the last concluded T20 series of India – against the Proteas; Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper talked a lot about planning for the marquee event in Australia.</p>
<p>As far as the shortest format is concerned, India have not been taking the best of the calls in recent times. So, fresh tactics – which match the modern levels – are required in the Indian T20 setup. One of the new approaches of the Indian team is about batting deep and letting the main batsmen playing with more freedom. Thus, youngsters are being tried; Kohli is rested and, Bumrah, Saini &amp; Bhuvi have injury issues.</p>
<p>Following an impressive run in the Domestic Circuit, the batting all-rounder Shivam Dube has received his maiden call for the national team. Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur have also got an opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level. Whilst the likes of Dube, Samson, and Shardul have got a chance in the senior team, a few players are unlucky to miss out.</p>
<h3>In this article, we have featured three players who are unlucky to not find themselves in this India squad</h3>
<h3><strong>1. Kuldeep Yadav</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_351141" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-351141" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-351141" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_361845.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-351141" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kuldeep Yadav who was making his name at the international level steadily and consistently is having a tough time now. He is found nowhere near being the first-choice spinner in any format, and not even the white-ball cricket. A poor IPL season followed by ordinary performances in his maiden World Cup has meant it has been a disappointing year for him. Albeit, Kuldeep had done enough to get some backing in his bad phase.</p>
<p>Although he played a One-Day match against the West Indies, one game does not count as backing. He is low on confidence but that’s what the team management along with the captain have had to do – boost his morale. In his 18-match T20I career, the left-arm Chinaman bowler has scalped 35 wickets with an incredible average of 13. Kuldeep also has a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul in the shortest format.</p>
<p>The Kanpur-born can be very useful for the Indian side on the fast and bouncy tracks of Australia. Since Kuldeep is a left-arm chinaman, his inclusion also adds variety in the Indian bowling attack. He deserved to be in the squad for this series at home which is against Bangladesh, a relatively weaker opponent. A few good performances would have surely increased his confidence.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Nitish Rana</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_241023" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241023" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-241023" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nitish-Rana-3.jpg" alt="Nitish Rana" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241023" class="wp-caption-text">Nitish Rana. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The chief selector MSK Prasad said, “We are moving ahead” in his press conference (although regarding MS Dhoni). But, that’s not the case, as far as, India’s batting unit is concerned. India are still, stuck with a few batsmen who are more suitable to the 50-over format. The middle overs (7-16) – is a phase in T20 cricket – in which teams look to accumulate runs at a quick rate.</p>
<p>A batting duo comprising of an anchor and an attacking batsman can do this job perfectly. Since India have Virat Kohli as an anchor in their full-strength XI, they do not need more anchors. Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey are two such batsmen in the current squad who are better equipped for that anchoring role. One batsman who can fulfill the role of an attacking batsman in this Indian batting line-up is Nitish Rana.</p>
<p>The southpaw who represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL was the best Indian batsman for his side in IPL 2019. Averaging 34.30 with the bat, Rana scored 344 runs with a strike rate of over 146 in 11 innings. The 25-year-old is capable of scoring runs at a quick rate and can bat according to the situation as well. The dashing batsman is an excellent player of spin and decent against pace and would be hoping to get his chance soon.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Shreyas Gopal</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_336804" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-336804" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-336804" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shreyas-Gopal-1.jpg" alt="Shreyas Gopal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336804" class="wp-caption-text">Shreyas Gopal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Shreyas Gopal is yet another youngster who is really unlucky to not get an opportunity in the T20 side of India. The leg-spinner has been the best Indian spinner in the Indian Premier League since IPL 2017. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Gopal snared 31 wickets with a bowling average of less than 19 in 24 innings. He took only about 3 overs to pick a wicket and conceded less than 8 runs per over, in this period.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old has already proved his mettle on the Indian pitches against top-class batsmen in the IPL and can be a reliable option for the flat decks of Australia in the mega tournament. The wrist spinners have been doing well in the limited-overs cricket of late because of their variations, which batsmen often fail to pick. Gopal too has enough variations in his armoury with Googly being his main weapon. However, he was not having a good time in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but it is a different format.</p>
<p>Recently, India have been looking for bowlers who can bat a bit when required. And, probably, they won’t find a better option than Shreyas Gopal for that role. The right-handed batsman can make handy contributions in the lower-order. His batting strike rate of about 137 in IPL 2019; and a batting average of over 35 with the highest score being 150 in the First-Class cricket are enough to tell the tale. Gopal is definitely worth a go in T20 cricket in the Indian team.</p>

<p>After finishing the first assignment of this home season – against South Africa – on a high, India are scheduled to face Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s tour of India consists of a 3-match T20I series and a 2-match Test series. India have a limited time of less than a year to prepare their troops before T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. In the last concluded T20 series of India – against the Proteas; Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper talked a lot about planning for the marquee event in Australia.</p>
<p>As far as the shortest format is concerned, India have not been taking the best of the calls in recent times. So, fresh tactics – which match the modern levels – are required in the Indian T20 setup. One of the new approaches of the Indian team is about batting deep and letting the main batsmen playing with more freedom. Thus, youngsters are being tried; Kohli is rested and, Bumrah, Saini &amp; Bhuvi have injury issues.</p>
<p>Following an impressive run in the Domestic Circuit, the batting all-rounder Shivam Dube has received his maiden call for the national team. Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur have also got an opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level. Whilst the likes of Dube, Samson, and Shardul have got a chance in the senior team, a few players are unlucky to miss out.</p>
<h3>In this article, we have featured three players who are unlucky to not find themselves in this India squad</h3>
<h3><strong>1. Kuldeep Yadav</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_351141" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-351141" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-351141" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_361845.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-351141" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kuldeep Yadav who was making his name at the international level steadily and consistently is having a tough time now. He is found nowhere near being the first-choice spinner in any format, and not even the white-ball cricket. A poor IPL season followed by ordinary performances in his maiden World Cup has meant it has been a disappointing year for him. Albeit, Kuldeep had done enough to get some backing in his bad phase.</p>
<p>Although he played a One-Day match against the West Indies, one game does not count as backing. He is low on confidence but that’s what the team management along with the captain have had to do – boost his morale. In his 18-match T20I career, the left-arm Chinaman bowler has scalped 35 wickets with an incredible average of 13. Kuldeep also has a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul in the shortest format.</p>
<p>The Kanpur-born can be very useful for the Indian side on the fast and bouncy tracks of Australia. Since Kuldeep is a left-arm chinaman, his inclusion also adds variety in the Indian bowling attack. He deserved to be in the squad for this series at home which is against Bangladesh, a relatively weaker opponent. A few good performances would have surely increased his confidence.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Nitish Rana</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_241023" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-241023" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-241023" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nitish-Rana-3.jpg" alt="Nitish Rana" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-241023" class="wp-caption-text">Nitish Rana. (Photo by: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The chief selector MSK Prasad said, “We are moving ahead” in his press conference (although regarding MS Dhoni). But, that’s not the case, as far as, India’s batting unit is concerned. India are still, stuck with a few batsmen who are more suitable to the 50-over format. The middle overs (7-16) – is a phase in T20 cricket – in which teams look to accumulate runs at a quick rate.</p>
<p>A batting duo comprising of an anchor and an attacking batsman can do this job perfectly. Since India have Virat Kohli as an anchor in their full-strength XI, they do not need more anchors. Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey are two such batsmen in the current squad who are better equipped for that anchoring role. One batsman who can fulfill the role of an attacking batsman in this Indian batting line-up is Nitish Rana.</p>
<p>The southpaw who represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL was the best Indian batsman for his side in IPL 2019. Averaging 34.30 with the bat, Rana scored 344 runs with a strike rate of over 146 in 11 innings. The 25-year-old is capable of scoring runs at a quick rate and can bat according to the situation as well. The dashing batsman is an excellent player of spin and decent against pace and would be hoping to get his chance soon.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Shreyas Gopal</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_336804" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-336804" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-336804" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shreyas-Gopal-1.jpg" alt="Shreyas Gopal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336804" class="wp-caption-text">Shreyas Gopal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Shreyas Gopal is yet another youngster who is really unlucky to not get an opportunity in the T20 side of India. The leg-spinner has been the best Indian spinner in the Indian Premier League since IPL 2017. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Gopal snared 31 wickets with a bowling average of less than 19 in 24 innings. He took only about 3 overs to pick a wicket and conceded less than 8 runs per over, in this period.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old has already proved his mettle on the Indian pitches against top-class batsmen in the IPL and can be a reliable option for the flat decks of Australia in the mega tournament. The wrist spinners have been doing well in the limited-overs cricket of late because of their variations, which batsmen often fail to pick. Gopal too has enough variations in his armoury with Googly being his main weapon. However, he was not having a good time in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but it is a different format.</p>
<p>Recently, India have been looking for bowlers who can bat a bit when required. And, probably, they won’t find a better option than Shreyas Gopal for that role. The right-handed batsman can make handy contributions in the lower-order. His batting strike rate of about 137 in IPL 2019; and a batting average of over 35 with the highest score being 150 in the First-Class cricket are enough to tell the tale. Gopal is definitely worth a go in T20 cricket in the Indian team.</p>

As far as the shortest format is concerned, India have not been taking the best of the calls in recent times.

India vs Bangladesh: 3 unlucky players to miss out from the Indian T20I squad

After finishing the first assignment of this home season – against South Africa – on a high, India are scheduled to face Bangladesh.