After the collapses of the battles of India in both Adelaide Test innings, MSK Prasad, the former chairman of selectors of the BCCI, wishes to see a change in the intermediate order for the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 26 from December. With Virat Kohli in On his way home, the middle order will be altered, and KL Rahul will likely replace him in Game XI. However, Prasad acknowledges that India will be the best fit to face Rahul at No. 6 and get Hanuma Vihari to hit higher.
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“Vihari has a very solid technique and temperament and can serve this test team for a long time. In Virat’s absence, it would be a great opportunity for him and KL (Rahul) to stand up and be counted, ”Prasad told PTI.
Vihari, who made his Indian debut with Prasad, during the test series against England in 2018 and turned half a century into his debut, came to the Adelaide test at the turn of a century in the pink ball warm-up match against Australia. A, but posted scores of 16 and 8 in Adelaide. In the past, India has used Vihari as a starter, the Boxing Day Test in 2018, against Australia and did a commendable job seeing the new ball.
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While Rahul has played his entire Test career for India opening batting, Prasad feels it wouldn’t be a bad idea for team management to push him to No. 6, where Vihari hits.
“I’d rather Vihari hit No. 4 or 5 in the next Trials and face the challenge. He is a brave boy and I am confident that he will do well if challenged. KL can be a good number 6 in this series, ”he said.
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