India Looks to Test New Opening Combo Ahead of IND vs WI Series
With Cheteshwar Pujara not in the squad, India are looking to the future, and the new explosive opening combo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill is likely to be moved to the No. 3 spot, which would open up the chance for the young Jaiswal to show his skills alongside the India skipper.
Who Will Open?
The question of who will open if Shubman Gill is moved to No. 3 is still yet to be answered. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad are the two contenders for the position. Meanwhile, Gill will take Pujara’s place, with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane occupying spots 4 and 5 respectively.
Testing the Ideas Against the West Indies
The West Indies tour will give Rahul Dravid and the Indian Team a great opportunity to test these ideas. India are likely to make a lot of changes to the squad, and will also be resting a lot of players, a practise known as workload management.
Conclusion
India are looking to the future, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma the new explosive opening combo. Shubman Gill is likely to move to No. 3, with Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad competing for the opening spot. The West Indies tour will be a great opportunity to test these ideas, and to rest some players.