The main concern is the expected dew at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Chopra believes Naman’s part-time bowling may become less useful if the ball gets wet, and India could need a proper frontline pacer in the form of Mohammed Siraj against the West Indies.
India also had Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI, giving them plenty of batting options. Because of this, the team decided to go with Naman instead of a specialist bowler like Auqib Nabi or Mohammed Siraj.
Aakash Chopra wants India to consider Mohammed Siraj for 2nd ODI vs West Indies
Aakash Chopra feels the conditions in Guwahati could make Naman Dhir’s role difficult. The second ODI will be played under the lights, and heavy dew could make bowling difficult later in the match. Naman is a part-time bowler, and Chopra believes India should therefore consider a specialist bowler, even if that means losing some batting depth.
He pointed out that India is not currently looking at Naman as an option for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. Because of that, the former Indian opener feels the team should focus on having a stronger bowling attack for the Guwahati ODI.
He further explained, "In such a case, you should go with your full-fledged bowlers. Form is not an issue, so batting depth should not be an issue. As good as Naman Dhir is, he is not the right choice for the next match because of dew, and neither are you looking at him as an option for the ODI World Cup 2027.”
Aakash Chopra issues big warning to India for Guwahati ODI
Chopra feels India may need to put up a massive score if they bat first. He added, “India can still win the match after losing the toss; let's be fair, but for that they will have to score 350. Score 350 runs, then defend with the wet ball. If you score less than that, then it won't happen.”
”This is a golden opportunity for the West Indies. If they lose the toss, they won't win the match. But, if they win the toss and there is a lot of dew, then there is a good chance for them.”
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