Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid defended the team’s decision to choose Sandeep Sharma over Jofra Archer for the Super Over against Delhi Capitals, despite facing criticism. Dravid took full responsibility for the call and stated that the decision-making process involved consultation with the team, including captain Sanju Samson and other coaches. Dravid expressed confidence in Sandeep Sharma’s abilities and highlighted his trust in the bowler. The team’s death bowling issues have been a concern, with consecutive matches seeing leaks of 77 and 72 runs in the last five overs. Dravid acknowledged the need for improvement in execution and emphasized the team’s quality. Regarding squad changes, Dravid addressed concerns and explained that adjustments are common post-auction. He praised the opening partnership of Yashasvi and Sanju, despite facing setbacks due to injuries. Dravid emphasized the importance of following auction rules and expressed confidence in the team’s composition. Overall, Dravid remains optimistic about the team’s performance and believes in the players selected.
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