The Indian team lost the first Test to Australia. The team was all out for 37 in the second innings. The team, coaches and captains have been widely criticized since the defeat. Even batsmen are being blamed for the defeat. Forgetting this defeat, India is preparing a strategy for the second Test. The team is likely to make a number of changes.
Fast bowler Mohammad Shami has been ruled out of the Test series after being injured. He may be replaced by Mohammad Siraj or Navdeep Saini.
Similarly, Prithvi Shaw’s batting in both innings of the first Test was very poor. He was bowled out in both innings. He has been ruled out of the second Test. K L Rahul may have a chance in his place. Similarly, Shubhman Gill may also make his debut.
Similarly, Virat Kohli and Hanuma Vihari’s replacement players will go down to the crease. Rishav Pant could also be replaced by Rabindra Jadeja and Riddhiman Shah.
Notably, Siraj and Saini joined the Test team. But they did not get a chance in the first Test. One of the two will have a chance in the second Test after Mohammad Sami was injured, according to a BCCI source.
K L Rahul and Rishav Pant could open the second Test. Then at No. 4, Shubhman Gill is likely to descend to the crease in place of Virat Kohli. Similarly, Rabindra Jadeja will bat in place of Hanuma Vihari. In addition, Rishav Pant will play the role of wicketkeeper in place of Riddhaman Shah.
However, it has become clear that Mohammad Sami will be replaced by Navdeep Saini or Mohammad Siraj.
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