Rahane the Ideal Person to Replace Yuvraj: Lalchand Rajput

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Inaugural World T20 winning manager Lalchand Rajput feels Rahane should replace Yuvraj Singh for the semi final against West Indies. Image Source: twitter

Internet Desk: Former cricketer and manager of the inaugural World T20 champion Indian team Lalchand Rajput feels Ajinkya Rahane should be the best option for Dhoni and his men  team in the absence of Yuvraj Singh.

” Ajinkya Rahane should replace Yuvraj. He has the necessary experience. Moreover Rahane was with the team from the first. But Manish is coming straight to the team. It would be a little difficult to get acclimatized to the condition. Also Wankhede is Rahane’s homeground. So I feel Rahane should be  the ideal person to replace Yuvraj.”

Rajput backed out of form Indian opening pair Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to come good at Wankhede. Given the condition at Wankhede , both will find it easy to score with the ball coming on to the bat. According to Rajput, both Rohit and Dhawan has to take extra responsibility if India wants to be in the World T20 Final

“Rohit,Dhawan can get into form in this match. It’s Rohit’s home ground. Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer for India but one man can’t win all the matches. “

West Indies would rely a lot on swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle, The flamboyant opener smashed an unbeaten century against England which included 11 sixes. In his day Gayle can singlehandedly finish his opponent.

“If you want to stop West Indies from scoring big runs you have to get rid of Chris Gayle as soon as possible. Get him off the strike as much as you can. Don’t ball him on the stumps instead bowl wider to him .”

Ashish Nehra has been a revelation after making his comeback in the Indian team. Rajput said that Nehra is at his pick form. “Nehra is bowling at his pick now. He bowls well in the death overs”.

Lalchand Rajput picks India as the favourites for the semis. “India is favourite tomorrow. India has been playing good cricket.

Lalchand Rajput thinks that Indian captain Dhoni will be playing an important role on Thursday. “Captains role is very important. One mistake and you are out. Dhoni is very experienced. He handles the situation very well. India would rely a lot on him.”