Tanush Kotian: ‘What’s the logic?’: Rajasthan Royals’ unconventional move raises eyebrows despite win against Punjab Kings | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ choice to ship Tanush Kotian to open the batting in opposition to Punjab Kings of their Indian Premier League match left cricket pundits and former gamers scratching their heads.
Regardless of his credentials as an off-spinning all-rounder, Kotian discovered himself on the prime of the order, a transfer that drew criticism and raised questions in regards to the staff’s technique.
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Former India batsman Robin Uthappa expressed his bewilderment, stating, “I used to be dumbfounded within the commentary field after I noticed Tanush Kotian strolling out to open the batting.What is the logic? Placing a child who’s enjoying his first match within the IPL in a state of affairs that he has by no means been in.”

Echoing Uthappa’s sentiments, former India pacer Zaheer Khan, on Jio Cinema, highlighted the dangers concerned in such selections, remarking, “They confirmed precisely what to not do in a run chase. They despatched a No.10 batter to open the innings. He was enjoying his first sport. This certainly might have price them two factors.”
Regardless of the preliminary skepticism, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson defended the transfer, explaining, “He got here in as an all-rounder. Had a wonderful Ranji Trophy season. He has been impressing everybody within the nets. We had a correct settled batting order, so we didn’t need to unsettle it. Jos is sort of prepared for the following sport and we wished to attempt him (Kotian) up the order.”
The choice appeared perilous as Kotian struggled to seek out momentum, enjoying the slowest knock by a batter going through greater than 25 balls this season. Nonetheless, due to an explosive innings by Shimron Hetmyer, Rajasthan Royals clinched a slim three-wicket victory, averting potential catastrophe.