India vs Australia Test Series: The litmus test for Team India is approaching. The first match of the Test series between India and Australia will be played on November 22 in Perth. The tour of Australia is never an easy one for the Indian team. There are many difficulties to overcome this time too. At the same time, it should be understood as to which ten teams India can play in the first Test in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
Rohit Sharma will not play in the first Test of India vs Australia series. It is believed that he will arrive in Australia with the second Test. In this scenario, the big question is which batsman will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal and who will open with him. As of now, KL Rahul is considered the strongest contender. Although Abhimanyu Iswaran’s name is also there, there is nothing special about his current form. Although KL Rahul did not score runs with the bat, KL Rahul can benefit from the experience and he has a good chance of winning.
Virat Kohli will shoulder a lot of responsibility in the series
After this, Virat Kohli will definitely be at number three. Earlier, his position was tampered with, but it didn’t turn out to be a lucrative deal. Virat Kohli is right at number three. Because he is the most experienced player in this Test team. If there is an Indian player that Australia fears the most this time, it is Virat Kohli. If he leaves, the rest of the team can play around him to try to get ahead in the game.
Devdutt Padikkal is likely to field in Shubman’s place.
Shubman Gill is injured. He will also miss the first game. Under such circumstances, I believe Devdutt Padikkal can get a chance to replace him. De Dutt has only played one Test match so far, in which he performed brilliantly, but now he is likely to get a second chance and he must make the most of it. After this, Rishabh Pant will also be part of the playing eleven. If we talk about this, then Dhruv Jurel can also get a chance. Recently, he performed well in India A’s match against Australia A, so his claim is considered strong. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin can get opportunities as all-rounders for the team. However, whose pitch will help remains to be seen. If the pitch helps the pacers, Nitish Kumar Reddy will make his Test debut. This way, both Jadeja and Ashwin can find a way out.
Jasprit Bumrah will do double duty and will also serve as captain
The responsibility of the fast bowling attack will be shouldered by Jasprit Bumrah. He will also captain the side in this match in the absence of Rohit Sharma. Along with him are Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana. Harshit Rana has been playing with the Indian team for a long time but now it looks like the day of his debut, his first match for the Indian team, is approaching.
India likely to play eleven in first Test against Australia: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah (captain), Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana.
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