Ramandeep Singh came into the limelight after being named in India’s squad for the four-match T20I series against South Africa. However, the all-rounder was not included in the playing XI for the opening match but his inclusion has created a wave 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, saying he was impressed with his IPL and domestic cricket performances and has raised expectations for his potential debut in the ongoing tour of South Africa .
Robin Uthappa praises Ramandeep Singh as one of India’s most exciting new talents.
Ramandeep, who has a strong performance record in the IPL, has proven his versatility as a solid finisher, scoring at a phenomenal strike rate of 200 and impressing with his fielding skills and useful contributions with the ball.
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Recently, Robin Uthappa recalled the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star’s incredible performance for India A in Oman and hinted that he is ready to bring fresh energy to the Indian cricket team in the white-ball format. He said he is really happy to see Ramandeep in national colours.
Uthappa said this in an interview with Hindustan Times. “I love watching him play. I think he’s one of the most exciting prospects we’ve seen recently. He is a multi-talented person. His performance in the IPL is second to none. As a finisher, he bowled 62 balls, scored 125 runs, fielded incredibly well and also bowled when asked.
If you bat 200 and field as well as Ramandeep, we saw more of that when he played for India A in the recently concluded series in Oman. So I’m really looking forward to seeing him play.”
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He believes that the young all-rounder’s skills including finishing ability, excellent fielding and ability to handle the ball when required will complement Hardik Pandya.
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Robin Uthappa has urged India coach Gautam Gambhir to give Ramandeep Singh a chance in the Indian line-up, especially with his current momentum and increased confidence.
If Ramandeep enters the international arena with the same vigor he has shown so far, he could redefine India’s middle-order firepower and forge an all-round partnership with Hardik Pandya, which would be invaluable for the Indian cricket team, the cricket statement said. Pandit.
‘Ramandeep could be India’s next gold’
“At KKR he has really come out and perhaps come into his own and is oozing with confidence. So, when things are going well and your confidence is high, you want that guy and you want to bleed into him. If you can give blood to someone like him, you will get two all-rounders like him and Hardik Pandya. It’s gold for Indian cricket at this point.”
Notably, India are already leading the ongoing T20I series 1-0, with the second T20I match scheduled to be played on Sunday, November 10 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha.
