The test match between India and Afghanistan is now near. The competition will start from June 6 in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The players who have been given a chance by BCCI for this series have reached the venue and have also started their preparations. BCCI has also shared a video of this on social media. Meanwhile, the question is what could be India’s playing eleven in the test against Afghanistan. There is a battle for number three between Sai Sudarshan and Devdutt Padikkal, it remains to be seen who will win this time.
KL Rahul will open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The opening pair for Team India in the Test against Afghanistan is almost certain. KL Rahul can be seen opening the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. This time Rahul has also got the responsibility of vice-captain. Now the matter is stuck on number three. In the last few years, the team has given opportunities to many players here and tried them, but till now the search has not been completed. This time there are two contenders for the third position in the team. Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudarshan are presenting their respective claims here. But it is believed that Sai Sudarshan will win. The first reason for this is that Sai Sudarshan has played well in the recently concluded IPL. He seems to be in form. It is another matter that whenever Sai was given a chance, he could not capitalize on it.
Captain will come at number four, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel are also sure to play.
Captain Shubhman Gill is certain to be number four. After taking charge of the team, he is playing at this number and is also performing well. After this Rishabh Pant can be given a chance. Dhruv Jurel is also in the team, but it is possible that Jurel will play as a batsman, Pant will play the responsibility of keeping. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar can be seen playing as all-rounders. But now if we talk about bowling, the matter seems stuck here.
Jasprit Bumrah rested, Harshit Rana and Akashdeep are not fit
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for this series. Harshit Rana and Akash Deep are not fully fit yet, so they are also not playing. The team has two experienced fast bowlers in the form of Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. But Siraj is also not completely fit. In such a situation, his playing is also doubtful. BCCI had announced on Tuesday itself that Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been included as a net bowler. It is expected that if Siraj does not play then Nabi can be given a chance. Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar have also been included in the team, but it is expected that one of them may be given a chance to debut. Kuldeep Yadav can be seen playing as a pure spinner.
Team India’s squad for the Test
Team India’s probable playing eleven for the test against Afghanistan: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar.
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