India Playing XI vs AUS: A Look at the Lineup
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have opted for a four-seamer formula for their upcoming match against Australia, resulting in no place for Ravichandran Ashwin. Ravindra Jadeja is the sole spinner in the side, while KS Bharat is set to keep wickets and Ishan Kishan stays on the bench. Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur have both secured spots in the lineup.
Conditions and Weather
The conditions and weather are overcast, meaning the pitch won’t experience much change. The lineup consists of four seamers and one spinner, with Jadeja taking on the role of the latter.
Rohit Sharma’s Statement
Rohit Sharma commented on the lineup at the toss, saying, “It’s always tough (to leave Ashwin), he’s been a match-winner. He (Rahane) brings a lot of experience, he’s played 80-odd Tests.”
India’s Final Lineup
India’s finalized lineup is as follows: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
Conclusion
Given the recent injury crisis, much of India’s lineup is well-settled and picks itself. With the conditions and weather being overcast, the pitch won’t experience much change. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have stuck to the four-seamer formula, meaning Ravichandran Ashwin is left out, while Ravindra Jadeja is the sole spinner in the side. KS Bharat is set to keep wickets and Ishan Kishan stays on the bench, while Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur have both secured spots in the lineup.