World Test Championship Final: India to Take on Australia at The Oval
The much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final is just a week away and India, led by Rohit Sharma, are gearing up to take on the Australian squad. Unfortunately, some star players have been ruled out due to injuries, including Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. Despite the absence of Bumrah, the Indian speed lineup looks promising. However, in the absence of Pant, Ishan Kishan or KS Bharat are the only options.
Ravi Shastri Offers Opinion on Best Wicketkeeper Option for WTC Final
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has given his opinion on the best wicketkeeper option for the WTC final. He believes that the team should be chosen based on the conditions. He said, “If I remember from the last time India were in the final, it is very important what you learn from that game. You got to pick a team that suits the conditions. Last time in Southampton the weather was really overcast. Hence I will pick my 12. My 12 is very clear: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara at No. 3, Virat Kohli at No. 4, Ajinkya Rahane at No. 5, Rishabh Pant at No. 6, Ravindra Jadeja at No. 7, Washington Sundar at No. 8, Mohammed Shami at No. 9, Kuldeep Yadav at No. 10, Umesh Yadav at No. 11 and Ishant Sharma at No. 12.”
Conclusion
The WTC final is just around the corner and the Indian cricket team is determined to make the most of the opportunity. While there are some star players missing from the team due to injuries, Ravi Shastri has offered his opinion on the best wicketkeeper option for the final. It will be interesting to see how the team performs in the showdown against Australia at The Oval. Follow WTC FINAL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN to stay up to date with the latest news.