Ind vs Aus ODI series: With Rohit Sharma missing the series of limited overs, fans have been curious as to who will start for India. KL Rahul, given his 2020 IPL form, is more likely to take on the starting role. The acting vice captain on Wednesday gave an update on his role on the team.
He said his batting order will depend entirely on the format of the game and the demand of the situation. “The batting order will depend on the format you’re playing and the combination that suits the team best,” he said.
It’s no secret that Rahul loves to hit at the top of the order, which was once again demonstrated at the 2020 IPL, where he managed to win Orange Cap’s batting as a starter for KingsXI PUNJAB.
“In the last ODI series we played, I held ground. It is a rule with which I am happy and I am ready to play the role that the team gives me, “he added.
The inclusion of Rahul in the team also gives the Indian team management the option of playing with an additional pitcher or batters, depending on the condition.
“If I do consistent bat and glove performances, it gives us the option to play an additional bowler or batter. It just gives the team an extra point, ”he said.
Given Rahul’s versatility, he can also be played in the middle order, leaving first place for Shubman Gill or Mayank Agarwal.
India vs Australia 1st ODI: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal or Shubman Gill – who will partner with Shikhar Dhawan?
If India decides not to open with Rahul, it will have to find a partner for the Dhawan fit. The race will be between another starter Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill.
Agarwal, now a Test regular, made a best of 32 in three innings in New Zealand, but that was more than nine months ago.
Gill scored 440 in 14 innings, but was much smoother in his approach, his runs hitting a strike rate of 117.96. He has failed to add to his two caps with India on the 2019 New Zealand tour, and it remains to be seen if India is willing to give him or Agarwal a long run as a reserve opening act with the 2023 World Cup in mind. Mug.
For skipper Virat Kohli, the key will be getting the mix right in the 50+ games, which are currently low priority for next year with a place in the World Test Championship final and T20 World Cup in their minds.
India’s last ODI series in New Zealand was a nightmare for the ‘Men in Blue’ who lost 0-3.
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Agarwal played all three games in New Zealand without much success, but that would count for little as it did eight months ago.
With Shubman also in the mix, it will be a decision that coach Ravi Shastri and Kohli will have to make considering SCG’s field and the Australian attack.
Shastri on Sunday had a long one-on-one chat with Gill after the latter’s hitting session.
“Nothing better than a good conversation about the big game” Shastri tweeted with a photo of him and Gill showing the young Punjab listening to the head coach with great attention.
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There was not much difference in terms of form between Gill and Agarwal at the recent IPL. The KKR starter scored 440 runs, while KXIP’s Agarwal had 418 runs in his kitty.
At least nine players select themselves in the first XI for the ODI.
Fit Shikhar Dhawan, Skipper Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper-batman KL Rahul (another opening choice), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah are automatic picks.
While Mohammed Shami may start in the first ODI with India’s current fastest bowler Navdeep Saini as a company, there is a chance that Shardul Thakur could see if the Indian team management decides to rest one between Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. to see your workload. .
