IND vs. OFF: India will go into the Sydney Test with the hope of constant their chances at the WTC as India are currently in a situation where they can not afford to lose the only Test match they’ve left at the WTC.
There are some doubts over whether Rohit Sharma should remain in the Indian batting order; nonetheless, neither the team management nor the Indian captain himself noticed any signs of disrespect.
India can even be looking to retain their all-round deck, with the in-form Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and veteran Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be amongst the 11 players as many stars have indicated that experienced Indian all-rounders should join the team to see some chances for India in Sydney, especially since the SCG track is the only track where the spinners could be helped a bit.
There was also speculation about the third-choice player for the Indian team, alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, as Akash Deep, who played at the Gabba and the MCG Test, was struggling with a back spasm that can keep him out of the deciding Test in Sydney.
India are playing 11 in the SCG Test
Openers: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Legendary Indian batsman Rohit Sharma may very well be at the top of the order for the last time alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young pacesetter opening for India.
Middle-order batsmen: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul
The middle-order could see an enormous change as Shubman Gill, who was omitted of the 11 last time, ought to be brought into the field, and doubtless Pant, who has repeatedly let the management down with his irresponsible shot selection and lack of composure. While veterans Virat and Rahul have shown some consolidation in the middle order.
All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja
Indian all-rounder NK Reddy will certainly retain his place in the eleventh after his heroic hundred at the MCG, while Ravindra Jadeja is the most veteran and consistent all-rounder in the Indian squad in the final Test of the series, like Sundar: who batted well at the MCG, could swing his arms more often on the ball at the SCG.
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna
The Indian side can have a brand new pace trio, leaving the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj for the Sydney Test, while Prasidh Krishna, a lanky fast bowler, may very well be called up to the playing eleven, replacing the injured Akash Deep.
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