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'Bhai Sanju ne kya bigada hai tumhara' - Fans react as India's upcoming T20I series vs West Indies reported to include Yashasvi Jaiswal and other young players

Here's how fans reacted after some reports suggested that Yashasvi Jaiswal and other young Indian players might get a place in T20I series.

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Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Source - Twitter)

Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Source - Twitter)

Cricket's evolution makes the responsibility of selectors in spotting and developing young talent even more important. Selectors will have the ideal opportunity to try out new players and give the Indian team new life during the upcoming T20I series in the West Indies. The Test and ODI series will be followed by the T20I series. At Queen's Park Oval, the opening T20I match will take place on August 4.

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Meanwhile, there are some speculations that players like Yashavi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma might be included in the T20I squad against the Caribbean side. These players impressed many cricket fans and experts with their exceptional performance in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2023. Many fans have reacted to the reports however, it is still not confirmed as the squad is yet to be announced. However, fans have already started criticising the selection committee as there are no reports of Sanju Samson getting a spot.

Great opportunity for the young talents

The upcoming series offers a fantastic platform for trying out new talent, letting them show off their skills and stake a claim for a permanent berth. In recent years, T20 cricket has witnessed an increase in outstanding performances and breakout players. It becomes essential to include players who have proven extraordinary skill and consistency in domestic competitions and franchise leagues as the selectors work to find the right balance of experience and potential.

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These talented young athletes have already proven their mettle under pressure, making them deserving contenders for a spot on the national squad. Gaikwad has already made his debut and has played 9 T20I matches while Rinku, Jaiswal, and Jitesh are yet to make their international debut.

Talking about the Indian team, they recently played the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final against Australia at the Oval where they suffered a 209-run loss. However, their next assignment would be against West Indies, starting from the Test series which take place on July 12 and they would hope to have a fresh start from there.

Hereโ€™s how fans reacted:

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