Kris Srikkanth Claims Sam Curran Could Struggle Against Indian Batters in T20 World Cup Semifinal Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has sparked a debate ahead of the much-anticipated T20 World Cup semifinal between England and India. In an interview, Srikkanth opined that England's left-arm pacer Sam Curran might struggle against the Indian batters on the anticipated slow and low pitches. Srikkanth, who was a key player in India's 1983 ODI World Cup-winning team, pointed out that Curran relies heavily on his pace to trouble the batsmen. However, he believes that the Indian batters are well-equipped to handle such pace, having faced similar conditions during their domestic cricket league. "I think Sam Curran will struggle against our top-order batters," Srikkanth said. "Our openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are in great form, and they have the experience of playing on such pitches. They know how to pace their innings and take advantage of the slower conditions." Srikkanth also highlighted that Curran's reliance on his pace makes him vulnerable to being taken apart by the Indian batters if he doesn't bowl with enough variation. "If Sam Curran only bowls at 130 kmph, our batsmen will be able to easily pick him off," Srikkanth warned. The English team management has been working tirelessly to prepare their players for the unique conditions in Australia, and it remains to be seen how they adjust to the slower pitches. Meanwhile, India's coach Rahul Dravid is confident that his team can capitalize on any weaknesses in the English bowling attack. India and England have a rich history of intense matches, and this semifinal promises to be no exception. The match will take place on November 10 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and cri...#India #Rohit_Sharma #England #Sam_Curran #T20_World_Cup #Sydney_Cricket_Ground #KL_Rahul #Rahul_Dravid
