Key Changes in the Indian Team for the Second Test Match
The Indian team has made three significant changes to their playing eleven for the second test match against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma has returned to the team after missing the first match, and Shubman Gill has also recovered from his injury and is back in the lineup. As a result, Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel have been left out of the team.
Impact of the Changes on the Team’s Dynamics
The inclusion of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill is expected to strengthen the Indian batting lineup. Both players are experienced and have a proven track record in test cricket. On the other hand, the exclusion of Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel may be seen as a setback for the two young players, who were given an opportunity to showcase their skills in the first test match.
Ravichandran Ashwin Replaces Washington Sundar
In a surprise move, captain Rohit Sharma has decided to drop Washington Sundar from the playing eleven and include Ravichandran Ashwin in his place. Ashwin is a seasoned off-spinner who has a wealth of experience in test cricket. His inclusion is likely to add depth to the Indian bowling attack.
Captain Rohit Sharma’s Thoughts on the Pitch and the Game
At the time of the toss, captain Rohit Sharma expressed his thoughts on the pitch, saying that it looks good and is likely to assist the fast bowlers. He also mentioned that the pitch is dry and has some grass, which will make it challenging for the batsmen. Sharma emphasized the importance of focusing on the game and trying to get the result in India’s favor.
Playing Elevens of Both Teams
The playing elevens of both teams are as follows:
Indian team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma (captain), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Australian team: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.