India defines XI for Adelaide Test: Shaw, Saha and Ashwin in the starting lineup

India Defines Its Starting Eleven for the Adelaide Test

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. Uncertainty surrounded the key decisions of the Indian team before the test: whether to maintain confidence in Shaw, whether to include a spinner and bet on Ashwin’s experience, and which wicketkeeper to choose. Shaw, despite Shubman Gill’s good performance in the practice matches, was chosen as the opener. Although Shaw did not perform well in the practice games, the team opted to maintain continuity in the lineup.

Ashwin, the starting spinner, also kept his place, especially with the absence of Ravindra Jadeja due to injury. The decision to play Ashwin was based on his experience. As for the wicketkeeper, India opted for Saha instead of Pant. The team management seems to have decided that the pink ball requires a more experienced wicketkeeper. Furthermore, the team prioritized Saha’s skills. Yadav was selected as the third fast bowler, replacing the injured Ishant Sharma. Yadav impressed in the only practice match he played, demonstrating his experience and ability.

India’s Starting Eleven:

• Mayank Agarwal
• Prithvi Shaw
• Cheteshwar Pujara
• Virat Kohli (c)
• Ajinkya Rahane
• Hanuma Vihari
• Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
• R Ashwin
• Umesh Yadav
• Mohammed Shami
• Jasprit Bumrah