IND vs ENG 1st T20I LIVE: Deepak Hooda has been in some blistering form of late. With scores of an unbeaten 47, 104 and 59 runs in his last three matches, including the warm up game, he is set to be picked in India vs England first T20. It is such run of scores that Hooda has got ahead of Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the pecking order. Follow India vs England T20 series live updates and scores on InsideSport.IN.
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There was a time when both Gaikwad and Samson were sure to play when seniors were rested. However, things have gone quite sour in the last couple of matches. In fact, it has been quite difficult for Gaikwad, who did not have a good T20 series against South Africa. He just scored 96 runs. He also scored just three runs in the warm up game too.
With the fierce competition for places in the Indian team, such run of scores will not help his case. Samson has not been in bad form, but it is his consistency, which has been a major concern in his international career.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live: Another chance for Deepak Hooda in India vs England first T20 to move ahead of Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad in pecking order
However, that is where Hooda has developed an edge. After an impressive form in the IPL, he has continued with the bat at the international arena. Hooda, who has been a solid performer at the domestic level, made the most of the recent opportunities. He made heads turn with his 47-ball 104 against Ireland last month.
Ireland are not a strong team, but the manner in which he scored his century grabbed attention. There was an element of confidence in his stroke play. He smashed nine fours and six sixes too. If the player can deliver such innings regularly, the team management might be forced to rethink and consider him in their plans for the T20 World Cup as well.
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