2 people competition:
In this situation, spinner Akshar Patel has returned to the team after recovering from injury and it is expected that he will be given priority in the XI squad in place of Jayant Yadav. However, Akshar Patel will not get a chance in the XI squad so soon. The reason is that India are likely to field three fast bowlers in the Pink Ball Test, so the chances of Mohammad Siraj making his debut are bright.
Otherwise, Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal will have no problem batting as openers. Next up will be Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Bandh. Following Ravindra Jadeja, the inclusion of Ravichandran Aswin is almost certain. Akshar Patel and Mohammad Siraj are vying for the next spot. Jaspreet Bumra and Mohammad Shami will be the fast bowlers.
To win:
If India are to advance to the final of the World Test Championship, they must win the next eight Tests. Draw is the problem though. Thus, in the second Test starting in Bangalore, India are definitely forced to win.
Proposed XI Team India: Rohit Sharma, Mayang Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Bandh, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Aswin, Akshar Patel / Mohammad Siraj, Jaspreet Bhumra, Mohammad Shami.