The India team is already ready for the first Test in Adelaide. Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin and Prithvi Shaw have been selected to represent their country in the important match. Umesh Yadav completes the trio of fast bowlers who will be looking to make an impact on the field.
Key Decisions for India
The selection of the Indian team for the Adelaide Test generated expectations. The main doubts centered on whether to maintain confidence in Shaw, the inclusion of a spinner with Ashwin, or the choice of the wicketkeeper. Shaw, although he showed flashes of his potential, did not achieve the best scores in the practice matches. However, he was given continuity as an opener. Ashwin, for his part, remained in the team, despite the absence of Ravindra Jadeja due to injury.
India’s XI for the Adelaide Test
- Mayank Agarwal
- Prithvi Shaw
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Virat Kohli (c)
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Hanuma Vihari
- Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
- R Ashwin
- Umesh Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Jasprit Bumrah
