New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Former spinner Sarandeep Singh has voiced his concern over team management's apparent preference for KL Rahul as a regular wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant in the ODI fold ahead of India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai.

During the build-up to the marquee event, Rahul kept India's wickets ahead of Pant in the three ODIs against England. India swept the series with 3-0 scoreline and Rahul operated in Pant's spot in the batting order and behind the stumps.

Besides his quick-fire 40 from 29 deliveries in the third ODI, Rahul's contribution with the bat was limited. A couple of errors behind the stumps brought him into the line of criticism from the fans.

Head coach Gautam Gam...