Former Indian cricketers Sarandeep Singh and Saba Karim suggest that Avesh Khan should be given an opportunity to play in the second T20I against Ireland to showcase his exceptional bowling skills and prove his abilities for the national team.

Sarandeep believes that Khan’s impressive performance in the IPL this year, as well as his participation in the Asia Cup last year, make him a strong contender for the team. Despite being selected for the Indian tour of the West Indies, Khan, unfortunately, did not have the chance to play. With the current emphasis on making changes, observing players, and forming combinations, Sarandeep asserts that Khan should be given a chance to prove himself in the team.

“You should definitely consider making some changes, as you’ve provided opportunities to several new faces. Speaking of new players, I would like to talk about Avesh Khan. He played in the Asia Cup last year, and this year he performed well in the TATA IPL, showcasing exceptional bowling skills. Due to that performance, he was selected for the Tour of West Indies, but unfortunately, he didn’t get a chance to play there. However, now there’s a definite opportunity here. When we repeatedly hear coaches talking about making changes, observing players, and forming combinations, Avesh Khan should undoubtedly be given a chance in that combination to prove his abilities,” JioCinema expert Sarandeep Singh said.

Saba Karim also expects a few changes in India’s playing XI, considering the young side and some players who have not had the opportunity to play so far. Karim suggests that Avesh Khan may be brought in, potentially replacing Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep Singh, who has been with the Indian side for a considerable period of time, could make way for Avesh Khan to assess the latter’s performance for the national team.

“I do expect one or two changes because this is a young side and there are one or two players who didn’t have the opportunity to play so far. Avesh Khan, for instance, was part of the T20I side that toured West Indies but didn’t get a chance to play. Therefore, there’s a possibility that Avesh might be brought in, potentially replacing Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep has had a longish kind of stint with the Indian side now, so it might be worth trying Avesh out to assess whether he can perform for the national team,” JioCinema expert, Saba Karim, said while speaking about the possible team combination.

It remains to be seen if the team management will heed these recommendations and provide Avesh Khan with an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities in the forthcoming T20I against Ireland.