IND vs AUS: India’s Playing XI for WTC Final
India’s captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have a tough call to make ahead of the India vs Australia World Test Championship (WTC) Final. With the pitch at the Oval remaining a mystery, the Indian team has yet to decide on their combination. Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are in contention for a spot in the side.
India’s Lineup is Well-Settled
Due to the injury crisis, much of India’s lineup is already set. Shubman Gill will partner with Rohit Sharma at the top of the batting order, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli form a solid top four. Ajinkya Rahane is back in the Indian squad and will bolster the middle order alongside Ravindra Jadeja. With no left-handers in the Playing XI, Jadeja could be promoted to the number five spot, similar to his performance at Edgbaston where he scored a century. Jadeja’s inclusion means that
Special Fielding Drills for India Stars
The Indian players have been undergoing special fielding drills, making use of multi-colored balls. This is in order to help them adjust to the conditions of the Oval pitch, which is still unknown.
Conclusion
India’s lineup for the WTC Final is mostly settled, with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid having some key decisions to make. The Indian stars have been engaging in special fielding drills with multi-colored balls to better prepare themselves for the conditions of the Oval pitch.