4 Reasons Why Harshal Patel Might Not Be A Perfect Choice For The 20-20 World Cup In Australia

Harshal Patel made a comeback to the Indian team after many injury setbacks. On 20 September 2022, he made his comeback against Australia in Mohali. It was the first game of the three-match T20I series. But, it did not go well as India lost the match. Harshal Patel also had a forgettable night. He failed to take a single wicket. 

In four overs, he conceded 49 runs, at an economy of 12.25. Thus, Patel failed to end India’s death bowling woes which have been hurting them in recent matches. But, ahead of the 20-20 World Cup in Australia, Indian team management might look at some reasons before considering Harshal Patel.  

Here are four reasons why Harshal Patel might not a perfect choice to play in the 20-20 World Cup in Australia

Lack of full fitness

Harshal Patel just made a comeback to the Indian team after injury setbacks, Several injuries prevented him from any cricketing actions for a long time. Now, ahead of the 20-20 World Cup in Australia, he became fit. Thus, Indian selectors considered him for the mega event. Eventually, he got a call for the two T20I series at home against the Aussies and Proteas respectively.

But, in the series opener, he did not look at his level best. Rohit Sharma gave him the opportunity to bowl the 18th over. But, he conceded 22 runs in that over and Australia managed to come back on track for that chase. His fitness might not be top-notch as he did not play a competitive match for a long time.