Following this, it was announced that the third Test match will start in Dharamsala. But suddenly, the third Test match on March 1 (tomorrow) has been shifted from Dharamsala to Indore. This is good news for the Australian team.
Indore Pitch:
Yes, Indore is the only pitch in this four-match Test series that is somewhat favorable for batting. Thus, more runs can be accumulated here. Also, unlike the first two Tests, this third Test is likely to be played over three days till the final session on Day 5. This is Indore’s usual pitch report.
Sudden Twist:
In this case, it has been reported that the Indore pitch has been designed in a speed-friendly manner for the first two days. Since the bowling pitch has red clay, swing and extra bounce are guaranteed in the first two days.
After this, it is predicted that the rotation will be favorable from the third day onwards.
What is the status of KL Rahul?
As KL Rahul has been suffering recently, BCCI decided to bring him into form by letting him play in the Irani Cup series. But it has been reported that Rohit Sharma and Dravid have opposed this decision and have decided to give KL Rahul a chance.
Thus, it is expected that KL Rahul will replace Shubman Gill in the third Test as well.
Axar Patel Removal:
With the pitch favoring pace for the first two days, India will be forced to add an extra fast bowler. It is difficult to remove Ashwin and Jadeja. Axar Patel is the most likely to be removed. Although he has not made a big impact in bowling, he has been amazing in batting by accumulating 158 runs in 2 innings.
After removing him, left-arm fast bowler Jaidev Unadkat is likely to be added. Uthankat has been a consistent bowler on Indian pitches. Thus, he has more chances to make a big impact.
Indian Proposed XI:Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Chetheshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikhar Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jaidev Unathkat.