Former captain Kapil Dev has voiced serious concerns over how the squad was assembled for the final leg of the series against the Kiwis. He specifically pointed out that the captain's habit of constantly altering the team composition can leave players feeling insecure about their spots, which ultimately affects their game. He suggested that the leadership should instead prioritize a steady, strategic plan to regain momentum.
The cricket star’s concern was, the Indian skipper’s decision to revise the team in every match, and said that the players might get impacted when they feel insecure about their positions while playing the game. Instead, the Indian skipper should strategies a winning plan to kick back in the game.
Kapil Dev praised New Zealand for their strong comeback and their tactical execution in winning the second format. While India saw success in the five T20I matches, Virat Kohli conceded that a lack of strategic insight into the New Zealand team allowed the Kiwis to sweep the ODIs and secure a dominant 10-wicket win in the opening Test match.
Kapil Dev remarked that in his era, players were selected based on their physical readiness rather than being kept on the sidelines, which is why he finds KL Rahul's absence so baffling. He argued that with heavy hitters like Kohli, Rahane, and Pujara in the order, India should have comfortably scored 200 runs across the two innings. Looking ahead, Team Blue is set to face New Zealand in the second Test from February 29th to March 4th, 2020, at Hagley Oval.
Team Blue will play the 2nd Test against New Zealand from 29th February to 4th March 2020, at the Hagley Oval cricket ground, in New Zealand.