India’s Three Key Decisions Ahead of WTC Final
With 48 hours remaining until the second World Test Championship Final, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid are yet to make three critical decisions regarding India’s Playing XI. The most pressing is whether to field one or two spinners in the form of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Additionally, there is the question of whether Shardul Thakur or Umesh Yadav should be the third seamer. The wicket-keeper choice appears to be decided, but Rohit has yet to reveal whether India will go with Ishan Kishan or KS Bharat.
Ashwin-Jadeja or Jadeja Alone?
The combination of Ashwin and Jadeja has been successful in taking 104 wickets in 25 Tests in the last cycle. However, the team has deviated from this pattern in England, South Africa, and New Zealand, instead opting to select the spinners on a case-by-case basis.
Thakur or Yadav?
The third seamer spot is another decision that must be made. Both Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav have had their moments for India, but there is no clear favorite between the two.
Conclusion
India have only 48 hours left to make three important decisions concerning their Playing XI for the World Test Championship Final. The most noteworthy are whether to field one or two spinners and which third seamer to choose between Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav. The wicket-keeper decision appears to have been made, but Rohit Sharma has not yet revealed who will be fielded.