While India is gearing up to find an equaliser in the ongoing T20I series, former skipper and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has suggested that India should field both the spinners–Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav – in the rest of the two games.
“India needs to bowl to their strengths which did not reflect during the (first) match. The bowling side should have been led by an experienced bowler like Bhuvneshwar (Kumar), who has the capacity to swing and take early wickets with a new ball in favourable conditions,” Kumble said during a talk show.
Kumble, at the same, suggested that the team management may try pairing Krunal Pandya with other experienced spinners.
“The team could also try pairing Krunal Pandya with other experienced spinners in the squad for the remaining matches. India should look at attacking New Zealand with two regular spinners – Kuldeep and Chahal - in the upcoming matches,” said Kumble.
A strong comeback will be expected from India after the hammering from New Zealand in the series-opener when the two teams square up in the second T20 International at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday. The visitors went 0-1 down after suffering an 80-run loss in the first game.