IND vs AUS: Ravichandran Ashwin Dropped from Playing XI
As expected, India have decided to go with four pacers for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at the Oval. Consequently, Ravichandran Ashwin has been left out of the playing XI, with Umesh Yadav being chosen as the fourth pacer. The selection was a close call, and with the Oval pitch being likely to favour the pacers more than spinners, Rohit Sharma opted for the extra pace of Umesh.
Overcast Conditions and Swing Movement
The overcast conditions and swing movement that is likely to be present at the Oval make Umesh Yadav’s skills more beneficial than Ashwin’s. With Jadeja already in the playing XI, head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit decided to maximise the advantage of the Oval conditions by going all-out with the pace attack. Mohammed Siraj, Shami, and Shardul Thakur are the other three pacers alongside Umesh.
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The WTC Final will be broadcast live, with Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and Sourav Ganguly headlining the star-studded commentary panel.
Conclusion
India’s selection for the WTC Final has been made with the conditions at the Oval in mind, with Umesh Yadav being chosen over Ravichandran Ashwin due to the favourable conditions for pacers. The game will be broadcast live, with a prestigious commentary panel featuring some of India’s most famous cricketing personalities.