India Set to Take on West Indies with Two Debutants in 1st Test
Amidst practice sessions at Windsor Park, India have finalized their Playing XI for the 1st Test against West Indies. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been chosen as the new opener to accompany Rohit Sharma, while Ishan Kishan is all set to make his debut after KS Bharat failed to make an impression in Rishabh Pant’s absence. Although Mukesh Kumar has a chance of making his debut, Jaydev Unadkat has been given the nod for the IND vs WI 1st Test, which is scheduled to start on Wednesday, 7:30 PM IST.
India in Transition with Several Big Names Out
India are not at their full strength. With the likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant, Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah absent, the team management has the opportunity to try out new faces. This provides a platform for a different opener to be tested. In the last 12 months, India have had three different openers.
Chance for Virat Kohli to Get Back in Fab Four
The absence of big names also presents a chance for Virat Kohli to get back in the ‘Fab Four’ of cricket. With the 1st Test, Kohli can prove that he is still the best batsman in the world, without the ‘favourite’ tag.
Conclusion
India’s 1st Test against West Indies is an important event, as it marks a transition period for the team. With two debutants and other new faces, India have the opportunity to prove themselves. At the same time, Virat Kohli is presented with a chance to get back in the ‘Fab Four’ of cricket. The match is set to start on Wednesday, 7:30 PM IST.