India lost first ODI game at Eden Park Auckland as they failed to defend 307 runs, India played with only 5 bowling options and Main Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was very expensive, debutant Arshdeep Singh is also leaked runs in his spell.
Wasim Jaffer also felt that Deepak Chahar might replace Arshdeep Singh.
“We may see Kuldeep Yadav playing in place of Yuzvendra Chahal. I think the Chinaman bowler brings more mystery to the table. Also, maybe Arshdeep get replaced by Deepak Chahar because then you will have depth in the batting. Chahar can swing the ball and since he adds strength to batting, the top-order batters can play more fearlessly,” Jaffer told ESPNcricinfo.
Deepak Hooda is indeed a tempting option: Wasim Jaffer
“Deepak Hooda is indeed a tempting option, but I don’t think he would replace Rishabh Pant who is irreplaceable, especially in this format,” he added.
Weather forecast for the second ODI at the Seddon Park in Hamilton is not good with of rain predicted during game time.
