After BCCI announced the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, there were a few surprising omissions. However, there have also been discussions regarding the inclusion of certain players among the cricketing fraternity. BCCI is allowed to make changes in the current squad till October 10 and thus India cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle feels that including RCB’s Harshal Patel in the side might be a good idea.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been witnessing a phenomenal run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The team had previously struggled with their bowling in the death overs. However, the inclusion of Harshal Patel has been a major boost to the Virat Kohli-led side. The pacer has been exceptional for the team throughout the league.
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Patel has scalped 29 wickets in 13 matches so far and has already surpassed Jasprit Bumrah’s record of most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single IPL edition. Harshal is currently the highest wicket-taker of the tournament and has displayed immense composure in crunch moments which has fetched him praises from all around the cricketing world.
Ahead of the start of the World Cup, the former BCCI selection committee chief MSK Prasad lacks a pacer in the squad for the marquee event. There are still speculations on whether Hardik Pandya will be fit enough to bowl his quota of overs. In such a scenario, Harsha Bhogle feels that Patel can be a good pick for India.
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Tweeting about the same, Harsha Bhogle wrote: “If the pitches at the #ICCT20WorldCup2021 are going to be similar to these, picking Harshal Patel might not be a bad idea. (Changes allowed till October 10!). A horses-for-courses practical selection. What do you guys think?”
The T20 World Cup 2021 is all set to commence from October 17 with the final scheduled to be played on November 14.
If the pitches at the #ICCT20WorldCup2021 are going to be similar to these, picking Harshal Patel might not be a bad idea. (Changes allowed till October 10!). A horses-for-courses practical selection. What do you guys think?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2021
