Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has criticised the team management's decision to include Shardul Thakur in the fourth Test against England. Sidhu questioned the reliance on 'bits-and-pieces' players in Test cricket, emphasising the need for specialists. He argued that Thakur is not utilised effectively as a bowler and expressed concerns about compromising bowling strength for batting depth.
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