Ramandeep Singh came into limelight after being included in India’s squad for the ongoing four-match T20I series against South Africa. However, the all-rounder did not make the 11th in the opening game, but his inclusion is creating waves of excitement among fans and cricket experts.
Now, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has hailed Ramandeep Singh as one of the most exciting new talents in Indian cricket, impressed by his displays in IPL and domestic cricket, raising expectations for his potential debut in the ongoing tour of South Africa.
Robin Uthappa hails Ramandeep Singh as one of India’s most exciting new talents
With a history of strong performances in the IPL, Ramandeep has shown his versatility as a solid finisher, scoring runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 200 and impressing both with his prowess on the field and his useful contributions with the ball.
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Recently, Robin Uthappa hinted that the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star is ready to bring fresh energy to the Indian cricket team in the white-ball format, recalling his stunning performance for India A in Oman. He is very excited to see Ramandib in national colours.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Uthappa said, “I would love for him to play. I think he’s one of the most exciting prospects we’ve seen in recent memory. He is an all-rounder; his performances in the IPL are second to none. As a finisher, he played 62 balls, scored 125 runs, bowled incredibly well and bowled when asked.
If you are batting on 200 and you are on the field like Ramandeep and we saw more of that when we played India A in the recently concluded series in Oman. That’s why I’m very excited to see him play.”
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He believes the young all-rounder’s skill set will complement Hardik Pandya, be it his finishing power, brilliant fielding and ability to get into the ball when needed.
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Robin Uthappa has urged India coach Gautam Gambhir to give Ramandeep Singh a chance in the Indian ranks, especially with his current pace and growing confidence.
If he takes to the international arena with the strength he has shown so far, Ramandeep could redefine India’s middle-order firepower and form an all-round partnership with Hardik Pandya, which would be invaluable to the Indian cricket team. pandit.
“Ramandeep could be India’s next gold”
He signed off by saying, “At KKR, he’s really gone out there and maybe he’s come into his own and he’s bursting with confidence. So, when things are going well, when your confidence is high, you want someone like that and you want to give him blood. If you can blood someone like him, then you get two all-rounders like him and Hardik Pandya. it is gold for Indian cricket at the moment.
Notably, India are already leading the ongoing T20I series 1-0, with the second T20I match scheduled on Sunday, November 10 at St Georges Park in Ggeberha.
