India Playing XI vs Australia: IND vs AUS WTC Final
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid are faced with some tough decisions ahead of their India vs Australia showdown in the World Test Championship final. With the Oval pitch a mystery, the team is yet to confirm their lineup for the match. Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are vying for a spot in the side.
Lineup Mostly Settled
Given the injury crisis, the majority of India’s lineup is already established. Rohit Sharma will be accompanied by a red-hot Shubman Gill at the top, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli form a formidable 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 be promoted to no.5, just as he was when he smashed a century at Edgbaston on his last visit to England.
Special Fielding Drills for India Stars
Rohit Sharma and Co. have been practicing with multi-coloured balls, as part of special fielding drills. This could be a strategy to help the team adapt to the conditions in England, where the ball is expected to swing more due to the cooler temperatures.
Conclusion
India’s lineup for the World Test Championship final is almost settled, with the only remaining debate being the choice between Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav. The team has been practicing with multi-coloured balls to help them adjust to the cooler English conditions, as they look to bring the trophy home.