The India team announced that it will play XI for the first test against Australia on Wednesday. As many experts believed, Virat Kohli has left with Prithvi Shaw as Mayank Agarwal’s opening partner for the pink ball test in Adelaide. While in the middle order, Hanuman Vihari also found a place. There was much debate about Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant for the goalkeeper position, but the former made it to XI.
Other than that, R Ashwin came to the team as the sole spinner.
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Earlier on the made, skipper Virat Kohli had hinted that KL Rahul might not play the first round. “It all comes down to the combination. Obviously, KL is a quality player. We will have to see which combination best suits the balance of the team. Everyone is playing well, feeling good. We have a lot of quality players. Someone like a Hanuma Vihari too. He’s been very solid. He’s someone who also has a lot of courage and character. “
“KL was brought to the side with the understanding that we already have opening options, and when we have Rohit (Sharma) back, we will have another established starter that is going to start. So KL, where and how he fits in is a conversation we have to keep a close eye on. .
“We have to bring our best team to Australia and then whatever combination you want to make according to the balance of the team according to the conditions, you have it.”
With Rahul not in the immediate scheme of things for the Adelaide Test, one day night starting Thursday, the question was between Shaw and Gill. Kohli did not reveal who would get the go-ahead, but said the roster would be for youngsters to play freely while older ones take on more responsibilities.
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“They’re obviously very talented players and that’s why they’re here. Shubman hasn’t had a chance in test cricket yet. When he gets a chance, it’ll be interesting to see how he fares because he’s a confident man,” Kohli said.
“Prithvi has performed at the test level, but he will be playing in Australia for the first time. It is very exciting to see his progress as well. Mayank came on tour last time and played brilliantly without any baggage. That is the brand of cricket we want young people for. play, play cricket fearlessly and read situations for the team.
“It’s exciting to have young guys on the team. You can literally just tell them to go there and enjoy their skills and capitalize when they get opportunities, and let the older guys take on the responsibility, pressure and burden of a full series of tests. . “
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