Test cricket is, without a doubt, the most testing format in the sport. In this fast-paced life, however, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea. However, there are many ways to keep the sport’s ‘truest form’ extremely interesting. The biggest game-changer, though, is getting to earn by just following Test cricket.
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The India vs England Test series has seen obvious picks like Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Joe Root score a lot of points. However, these big names cost a lot of money and to accommodate them, you would need to fill up the other slots with lesser-known players, but ones who score as many fantasy points as their more fancied counterparts.
What also works in their favour, however, is the fact that not everyone would have them in their teams and they can prove to be the differential you need to move to the top spot. Here are 5 bargain buys that you should bring in your team for the 4th Test match:
Parthiv Patel - 8
He is an obvious choice, isn’t it? After being drafted in to replace the injured Wriddhiman Saha, Parthiv Patel scored 42 runs in the first innings and 67 not out in the second innings to give India a solid pivot at the top of the batting order.
Indeed, his good performances in his return Test have prompted selectors to keep him in the squad while also confirming his place in the starting XI for the Mumbai Test. With only a credit price of 8, the Gujarat keeper-batsman represents good value for money. The man is in good form and will be a great buy for people who want to spend less and get more.
Haseeb Hameed - 7
Not many teenagers have represented England while donning the white shirt of Test cricket. Very few 19-year-olds get the chance to make their debut in a testing series against India in the subcontinent. So when Haseeb Hameed started his international cricket journey by featuring for England in the Test series against India, you know that the kid has talent.
With 1674 runs in only 23 first class appearances, Hameed had already proven his mettle in the county. However, playing against India was a massive step up and he has adjusted brilliantly. With 219 runs in his 3 matches, he started his career well and with a credit price of only 7, he is one hell of a bargain.
Jayant Yadav – 7.5
Jayant Yadav has been the find of the series for India. With his brilliant all-round displays, he has won over many critics and built a healthy fan base for himself at the same time. Although it is way too early to compare him to the legends he is replacing just yet, 117 runs and 8 wickets in his first two Tests for India clearly shows the talent this man possesses.
The best part is that he would only cost you 7.5 credits if you make the smart decision of roping him in for your fantasy team. His ability to score points with both the bat and ball makes this outlay look like a shrewd piece of business and an absolute necessity if you aim to finish at the top of your league.
Ravindra Jadeja – 8.5
The fact that an experienced player like Ravindra Jadeja costs only 8.5 credits makes him a great bargain buy. He might have endured a difficult initial phase in his career, becoming the subject of everyone’s mockery which resulted in the ‘sir’ title to be cloaked with his name in a sarcastic manner, but he is now one of India’s indispensable players.
And, he is having a great series himself, too. Jadeja has been rock-solid with the bat, scoring a well-orchestrated 90 in the previous game, while also performing consistently with the ball. And, at 8.5 credits, picking him up is a no-brainer.
Zafar Ansari - 8
A relatively unknown name Zafar Ansari might seem like a risk to many managers. He hasn’t had the best series so far with both the bat and the ball and many may argue that they could spend their 8 credits better elsewhere.
However, this is where you can sneak in ahead of the others as Ansari is a star in the making. Anyone who follows county cricket will know that the all-rounder has what it takes to succeed in the longest format of the game and it is only a matter of time before he bursts into the scene.
With the help of the spinning tracks in India, Zafar Ansari is sure to come good in the series and playing without pressure in the final 2 Test matches could unlock the huge potential the 24-year-old possesses.
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