Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, and Prithvi Shaw have been selected to represent India in the Adelaide Test. Umesh Yadav will complete the trio of fast bowlers. The Indian selection faced several important decisions before the match.
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One of the key dilemmas was whether to keep faith in Shaw, opt for a spinner and trust Ashwin’s experience, and who would be in charge of the wicketkeeper function.
Shaw, despite the pressure, remained in the starting eleven. Although Shubman Gill performed better in the practice matches, Shaw demonstrated his ability to be a key player.Regarding the spinner, Ashwin, he remained in the team. The absence of Ravindra Jadeja, due to an injury, was a determining factor.
In the wicketkeeper position, India opted for Saha instead of Pant. Saha’s superior skills are believed to be more suitable for the game with the pink ball.
Yadav, with experience in tours of Australia, was selected as the third fast bowler, replacing Ishant Sharma.India Team: 1 Mayank Agarwal, 2 Prithvi Shaw, 3 Cheteshwar Pujara, 4 Virat Kohli (capt.), 5 Ajinkya Rahane, 6 Hanuma Vihari, 7 Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 8 R Ashwin, 9 Umesh Yadav, 10 Mohammed Shami, 11 Jasprit Bumrah.
