TOI understands that the emphasis now will be largely on preparing the next generation of test cricketers. By doing so, one can expect to see the youngsters get a longer rope in the next two scheduled sets.
The likes of Rishabh pants and Shubman gill they are considered large investments. Pant, who had fallen from grace last year, could get a longer career. Pant is known to be set to race in the four-game test series against England at home after the team returns from Australia.
According to sources, regular captain virat Kohli He is scheduled to hold a special team meeting before flying back to India on Tuesday. “The emphasis of the meeting will be to motivate and give confidence to the young people during the rest of the series,” said the source. “Pant is more likely to get a series of seven tests unless he fails miserably in Australia.”
the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru will also start monitoring the left-handed starter Devdutt Padikkalprogresses and is likely to be groomed as a reserve opener.
Older people get a harsh message
Older hitters like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya rahane they have also received strong messages. Pujara has struggled to score a big post on the last Australian tour in 2018-19. Even Rahane’s form has been indifferent for three years. “They both really need to comply and take responsibility,” added the source. The decision to send a night watchman in Jasprit Bumrah on the second day did not go well with the team’s leadership.
Why Prithvi needs time off
With all the talk about Prithvi Shaw’s technical deficiency, the 21-year-old is likely to have some free time to introspect. There have also been problems with Shaw’s concentration on the field. “His mind wobbles too much while on the field. He needs to take time off and work on his concentration,” the source said.
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