Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, and Prithvi Shaw have been selected to represent India in the next Test in Adelaide. Umesh Yadav completes the trio of fast bowlers.
The main questions for India before the Test included Shaw’s continuity, the choice of a spinner, and the selection of the wicketkeeper.
Shaw, despite the competition from Shubman Gill, who performed better in the practice matches, retained his place as opener. Although he had mixed results in the practice games, the team management opted for continuity.Similarly, Ashwin, the starting spinner, kept his position, especially in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja due to injury. The decision not to include Ashwin in the past generated criticism.
Regarding the wicketkeeper, India opted for Saha over Pant. The team management prioritized Saha’s skills, especially in conditions where the pink ball is expected to have a significant impact.
Yadav was the choice to be the third fast bowler, replacing the injured Ishant Sharma, proving his worth in the practice match.India Lineup:
