KKR have now lost back-to-back matches in IPL 2023, crashing to defeats against SRH and MI. In their latest outing in Match 22, the Nitish Rana-led side lost by five wickets to MI and Rana’s team selection has been questioned by fans, experts. Former KKR player Yusuf Pathan questioned Rana’s team selection strategy.
IPL 2023: Speaking after the match, Yusuf Pathan said –
“I was surprised as to why did he select Ferguson in the playing XI. If you are not going to give him the new ball, then why is he playing? He is now bowling that well, so maybe change him for someone else because his pace bowling attack is coming across as very weak.” The former India star felt that Ferguson should not have been selected if he wasn’t given the new ball.
Furthermore, He felt that Umesh hasn’t been getting good support from KKR’s other pacers.
Yusuf further said – “Shardul Thakur, Ferguson and Umesh Yadav are there. Last season, Umesh was brilliant and showed good form. But he needs a wicket taking partner so that the entire pressure doesn’t fall on him.”
Yusuf Pathan further added –
“If there is so much pressure on a fast bowler, then maybe even he won’t be able to perform well. The other two pacers need to perform better. They should also check for other options.”
