India’s Lineup for India vs Australia WTC Final
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have some tough choices to make in the lead up to the India vs Australia World Test Championship Final. With the Oval pitch still a mystery, the team is yet to decide on their combination for the match. Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are vying for a spot in the side.
Well-Settled Lineup
Given the injury crisis, India’s lineup is mostly settled. Rohit Sharma is set to open with the red-hot Shubman Gill. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli will form a formidable top 4. Ajinkya Rahane returns to the Indian side and will bolster the middle order alongside Ravindra Jadeja. With no left-handers in their Playing XI, Jadeja could be promoted to no.5.
Special Fielding Drills
India stars have been practicing with multi-coloured balls in special fielding drills. This is to help the players get used to the changing light conditions in England and prepare for the WTC Final.
Conclusion
India’s lineup for the India vs Australia WTC Final is mostly settled, with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravindra Jadeja all set to feature. The team has been preparing with special fielding drills to help them adjust to the changing light conditions in England.