Team India’s Strategy Revealed Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma made a surprising change in the playing eleven for the fourth Test match against Australia. The team dropped Shubman Gill and brought in Washington Sundar, leaving many wondering about the reason behind this decision. Abhishek Nair, the team’s batting coach, has now revealed the strategy behind this move.
Australia’s First-Day Score
Australia scored 311 runs for 6 wickets on the first day of the fourth Test match. The team’s innings was marked by a strong start, but they lost three wickets in quick succession, slowing down their run rate. Team India’s goal for the second day will be to take the remaining four wickets as soon as possible. Pat Cummins and Alex Carey are currently at the crease.
Combining Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar
According to Abhishek Nair, the team wanted to give a chance to Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar to play together. The batting coach believes that Sundar’s presence in the team will strengthen their batting lineup, especially on the Melbourne pitch. Nair clarified that Shubman Gill was not dropped due to poor performance but rather to accommodate the new combination.
Rohit Sharma’s Possible Return as Opener
There are rumors that Rohit Sharma may return as an opener for Team India. With Shubman Gill not playing, KL Rahul may be given a chance at number three. Rahul has experience playing in various positions, and the team may want to utilize his skills. If this happens, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma may open the innings for India. However, this will be confirmed only after Australia’s remaining four wickets fall and the Indian team starts batting.