Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka

05.09.2022 - 10:43 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In the absence of injured Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, India do not have a lot of options to play with in the bowling department.

India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a rare off day.

After a match-winning effort in the opening game against Pakistan, Hardik Pandya proved expensive and so was Yuzvendra Chahal, who has not at been his best in the tournament.

AP PhotoThe five-bowler theory also makes Hardik's four overs more critical. Axar Patel, who is a like for like replacement for Jadeja, can be brought into the playing eleven to lend more balance.

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