India vs Australia: Decisions to be made for WTC Final
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have some tough calls to make ahead of the India vs Australia World Test Championship final. With the Oval pitch still a mystery, the team is yet to settle on a combination. Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are competing for a spot in the side.
India’s Lineup is Well-Settled
Given the injury crisis, the majority of India’s lineup is already determined. Rohit Sharma will be accompanied at the top by the in-form Shubman Gill, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli form a formidable top 4. Ajinkya Rahane returns to the team and will be a dependable presence in the middle order, alongside Ravindra Jadeja. With no left-handers in the XI, Jadeja may be promoted to number 5, just as he did in Edgbaston when he scored a century.
Special Fielding Drills for Indian Stars
The Indian stars have been undergoing special fielding drills, using multi-coloured balls. This is to help them adjust to the conditions in the UK, where the ball can move around in the air and off the pitch.
Conclusion
India’s roster for the WTC Final is yet to be decided, with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid having some tough decisions to make. The team is well-settled in most positions, though Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are vying for a spot in the side. To help them adjust to the conditions in the UK, the Indian stars have been practicing with multi-coloured balls.