Srikkanth suggests resting Bumrah and Hardik after win

After India’s thrilling 48-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I, former selector Kris Srikkanth had a surprising idea. He suggested resting stars like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for some matches. Abhishek Sharma dazzled with 84 runs, but Axar Patel's injury caused a brief scare. With the next match on January 23 in Raipur, India aims to keep their winning streak alive before the World Cup.

Quick rundown

1.Sharma’s 84 and a late Rinku blitz powered India to a 48-run win.

2.Srikkanth quietly proposes rest and rotation to shield Bumrah and Hardik for the big events.

3.Axar Patel’s injury scare timestamped the match—cricket still has sprinkles of drama.

4.India posted 238/7 and then restricted NZ to 190/7, setting a dominant tone.

5.Raipur's next test pits India against NZ again as they prep for the World Cup run.

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