India Playing XI vs AUS: Decision Time for Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have a few tough choices to make in the run-up to the India vs Australia WTC Final. With the Oval pitch still an unknown, the Indian team is yet to decide on their combination for the World Test Championship finale. Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are in contention for a spot in the squad.
India’s Lineup Mostly Settled Amid Injury Crisis
Despite the injury issues, much of India’s lineup is already determined and will pick itself. Rohit Sharma will have the in-form Shubman Gill as his opening partner, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli will form a powerful top 4. Ajinkya Rahane is back in the Indian side and will bolster the middle order with Ravindra Jadeja. With no left-handers in their Playing XI, Jadeja could be promoted to number 5, as he had scored a century at Edgbaston during his last visit to England. The inclusion of Jadeja probably means that India will go into the match with an all-out spin attack.
Special Fielding Drills for India Stars
India’s stars are undergoing special fielding drills with multi-coloured balls in preparation for the match against Australia. This is to ensure that the players are able to quickly identify the ball in the air and adjust accordingly.
Conclusion
India’s XI for the World Test Championship Final against Australia is almost set, with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid having to make a few tough decisions. The Indian players are also undergoing special fielding drills with multi-coloured balls to ensure that they are able to pick the ball out of the air quickly and accurately.