However, the experienced fast bowler struggled throughout the four matches he played in the T20I series, picking up just one wicket while giving away 180 runs against New Zealand. Pathan believes the selectors missed a golden opportunity by not testing young fast bowlers.
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Irfan Pathan said in a video posted on his YouTube channel, "In my opinion, where did the selectors go wrong? They made a mistake by playing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this series. Look, there is no doubt that Bhuvneshwar is a good bowler and a senior player. However, playing him here, when the T20 World Cup is nowhere near, was questionable. If you were preparing Bhuvneshwar for the 50-over World Cup, which is closer, that would have made sense.”
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The former pacer said that young pacer Prince Yadav could also have been given an opportunity to prove himself against New Zealand and gain that exposure. He added, “You missed a valuable opportunity for your fast bowlers to gain good experience on New Zealand soil.”
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However, Irfan Pathan wants the selectors to think more carefully about the timing of such comebacks. The cricket pandit feels India's opportunities should be given to youngsters instead of bringing back experienced players without a clear long-term plan.
Pathan signed off by saying, “The question is definitely about the timing. Would this have been a better opportunity for a young fast bowler? I believe it would have been. You have to understand that if you want to develop fast bowlers, it is very important to give them opportunities and let them play on true pitches, where the margin for error is very low.”
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