Speaking on Khelneeti YouTube channel, Saba Karim opined that Saurabh Tiwary has the talent but his fitness was not up to the mark. The former wicketkeeper-batter said:
Saurabh Tiwary got an opportunity to play for the Mumbai Indians after Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were unavailable for the match.
Both players had a niggle, and the team management decided to rest them for the fixture against the Chennai Super Kings.
If you aim to become an international cricketer, you will have to work very hard: Saba Karim on Saurabh Tiwary
Saurabh Tiwary came out to bat in the sixth over and batted until the end of the innings. He held one end and registered his first half-century of the season, smashing five boundaries.
Saba Karim believes Tiwary can survive in the T20 arena at his current fitness level, but he will have to focus on his physique if he aims to represent India one day.
Mumbai Indians will play their next match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on September 23. It will be interesting to see if Saurabh Tiwary retains his place in the playing XI.
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