Sunil Joshi Backs India's Young Players for Border-Gavaskar Series

Former cricketer Sunil Joshi expresses confidence in young Indian talents Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Despite Mohammed Shami's absence, Joshi believes these players have the skill and determination to excel in the prestigious series starting November 22.

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Joshi has thrown his support behind young talents Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. The series, which introduces several new faces, is set to commence next month.

Nitish Kumar Reddy particularly stands out, having delivered a stellar performance in the T20I series against Bangladesh, highlighted by his explosive 74-run knock and two critical wickets, ensuring a decisive 86-run victory for India. Similarly, Easwaran has impressed with his remarkable form since the Duleep Trophy, amassing 632 runs, including four centuries in eight innings.

Speaking on the 'Follow the Blues' show, Joshi acknowledged the absence of right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami, citing him as the 'X-factor' of the team. However, he remains optimistic about the young squad's potential, drawing parallels with previous unexpected heroes of the Indian team. As the series unfolds with its first Test in Perth on November 22nd, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the thrilling encounters ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)