Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, and Prithvi Shaw will represent India in the next Adelaide Test. Umesh Yadav completes the trio of fast bowlers. The team selection was decided a day before the expected match.
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 pressure from Shubman Gill, who performed better in the practice matches, retained his place as an opener.
The starting pitcher demonstrated his ability in one of the four innings in New Zealand.Similarly, Ashwin, the starting spinner, will maintain his position, especially with the absence of Ravindra Jadeja.
Regarding the wicketkeeper, India opted for Saha instead of Pant.
Yadav, with experience in testing and after impressing in the practice match, will be the third fast bowler.India’s Line-up: 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
