India vs Australia, 2nd Test Tamil News: The Australian cricket team is visiting India for a series of 4 Tests and 3 ODIs. In this, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series will be held first. India won the first Test in Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs from last Thursday (February 9). With this win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
In this case, the 2nd Test match between India and Australia will start from next Friday (February 17) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The players of both the teams have been practicing intensively since yesterday for this match.
India playing 11 draw
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team, which won the first Test match in Nagpur, will enter Delhi with the same motivation. Shreyas Iyer, who has recovered from injury, has been included in the Indian team. The competition for the opener in the team is between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Will Kuldeep Yadav, who took four wickets in his last match at the same venue, make it into the playing XI? It is doubtful.
Thus, coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma have been forced to take some important decisions. I mean, Shubman Gill or KL Rahul or Suryakumar Yadav who will play in it. Will KS Bharat continue as wicket keeper? Or will Ishaan Kishan be included?. Will Kuldeep Yadav get a chance as the 4th spinner?
Shreyas is back in the Indian team
Shreyas Iyer withdrew from the first Test against Australia due to a back problem. He was replaced by Suryakumar Yadav. The cricket board’s medical committee has certified that Shreyas has made a full recovery and has reached fitness after undergoing treatment and training at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Shubman – Rahul – Suryakumar who has a chance?
Suryakumar Yadav did not win his first match. On the other hand, KL Rahul’s batting has suffered a major setback. However, a BCCI official had recently said that he will be given another chance to bounce back due to his batting ability. So, Rahul will retain his place in the 2nd Test.
So, the question arises as to who will play between Shubman and Suryakumar. Suriyakumar may be given a chance in the 3rd Test considering he was bowled only 20 balls in the first match. If that happens Shubman Gill will be in a waiting state again.
Who has a chance as a wicket keeper?
India’s other clear favorite is KS Bharath. He spent over a year and a half on the bench, playing cameos for Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha. But now, it’s his time. Although he did not score much in the first Test, he kept a good wicket. So, Ishaan will only act as a backup while Bharat is retained.
Will Kuldeep Yadav get a chance?
Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will be in the squad if India want to field the same winning combination in the spin line-up. Additionally, the Delhi pitch is ideal for batting. Hence, the Indian fast bowlers will get more chances to bowl. If India lose the toss and bat 2nd, India will field with 2 fast bowlers and 6 batsmen. Due to this, Kuldeep Yadav will have to sit on the bench.
India vs Australia: What to expect in Delhi Test?
KL Rahul and captain Rohit Sharma will continue to be the openers. But this will be the last chance for KL Rahul. If Rahul stumbles again, he will be sent to the Irani Trophy in favor of Subman Gill.
As for the middle order, Cheteshwar Pujara is playing his 100th Test. Hence, he will retain his place alongside Virat Kohli. With the debate over the number 5 spot, one of Shreyas Iyer or Suryakumar Yadav can be expected to take the field. KS Bharat will follow.
Jadeja, Ashwin and Akshar will be in the low-middle order as usual. Shami and Siraj will continue India’s pace attack. Hence, Shardul Thakur may have to spend time on the bench again.
Team India Proposed XI List:
Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer / Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Indian squad list for the first two Tests against Australia:
Rohit Sharma (captain), K.L. Rahul (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), R. Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Mohammed. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav.
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