India vs Australia WTC Final: Difficult Decisions for Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have some tricky choices to make as they prepare for the India vs Australia World Test Championship Final. With the Oval pitch still a mystery, the Indian team is yet to decide on their combination for the match. Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are competing for a spot in the squad.
India’s Lineup is Settled Despite Injury Crisis
Despite the injury crisis, much of India’s lineup is fixed and should be straightforward. Rohit Sharma will have the red-hot Shubman Gill to open the batting with, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli will form a strong top 4. Ajinkya Rahane returns to the Indian side, and will bolster the middle order alongside Ravindra Jadeja. With no left-handers in the Playing XI, Jadeja could well be promoted to no.5, given his impressive performance at Edgbaston on his last visit to England where he scored a century. The inclusion of Jadeja could mean that Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav will have to fight for the last spot.
India Stars Practice with Multi-Coloured Balls in Special Fielding Drills
India stars have been engaging in special fielding drills, using multi-coloured balls. This is to help the players adjust to the varying conditions and make sure they are well-prepared for the WTC Final.
Conclusion
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have some difficult decisions to make ahead of the India vs Australia WTC Final. Much of the lineup is well-settled, but the last spot is still up for grabs. The Indian stars are making sure they are ready for the match by engaging in special fielding drills with multi-coloured balls.