Current Situation of Indian Cricket Team
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Haryana, with Karnataka’s coach Yere Gaur hoping that Indian batsman KL Rahul will bat at number three. Rahul has been switching between opening and batting at number three due to the absence and presence of Rohit Sharma in the team.
Expectations from KL Rahul
Rahul’s batting order is still uncertain in the Indian Test team. If Rohit Sharma is selected for the England series, Rahul may have to bat at number six, but if Rohit is not selected, Rahul is likely to open once again. Coach Gaur believes that Rahul will bat at number three in the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches, depending on the circumstances of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Assessment of the Team
Coach Gaur stated that Rahul has brought a lot of experience and has proved to be very valuable for the team in all aspects of the game. The team will assess the circumstances and decide the batting order based on it. Currently, Rahul is likely to bat at number three.
Participation of Other Star Players
Many other major Indian cricketers will also play in the final league round of this Ranji Trophy. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni has confirmed that Virat Kohli will bat at number four against the railway, while cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ryan Parag have also confirmed their participation.
Current Standings
The Karnataka team is currently ranked third in the points table in their group with 19 points in six matches. Haryana and Kerala are ranked first and second with 26 and 21 points respectively. Bengal ranks fourth with 14 points, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.