Yuzvendra Chahal is likely to be the Indian selectors’ first-choice pick as a wrist-spinner for the global event. They will have to choose between Bishnoi and Kuldeep if they are looking to have another attacking spinner in the squad.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra reflected on the spinners the selectors could pick in India’s T20 World Cup squad. He said the following about the competition between Bishnoi and Kuldeep:
However, Chopra did acknowledge that Bishnoi has performed exceedingly well in the few games he has played for the national side. The former Indian opener elaborated:
Bishnoi has been picked ahead of Kuldeep among the four spinners chosen in India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup. However, it will be interesting to see how many games he gets to play in the prestigious continental tournament.
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While observing that Bishnoi is a potent weapon, Chopra pointed out that the Lucknow Super Giants spinner did not have a great IPL 2022. He observed:
While highlighting that Kuldeep can also be a strike weapon, Chopra added that it is up to the Indian think tank what they are looking for. The renowned commentator explained:
Both Kuldeep and Bishnoi predominantly bring the ball into the right-handers. They provide an excellent contrast to Chahal, who generally takes the ball away from the right-handers, and can thereby be alternative options as the Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner’s partner at the World Cup.
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