Predicted XI for India vs Australia 1st Test as Jasprit Bumrah leads in Rohit Sharma's absence.
The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to kick off at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22, and India faces a series of selection dilemmas. With skipper Rohit Sharma absent due to family commitments and Shubman Gill sidelined with a thumb injury, Jasprit Bumrah will take the reins as captain for this crucial encounter.
Rohit Sharma’s Absence and Bumrah’s Leadership
India will be without their regular captain, Rohit Sharma, who will rejoin the squad for the second Test in Adelaide. In his absence, the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah steps up as captain. This marks a significant milestone in Bumrah’s career as he takes charge of a team brimming with both experience and young talent.
"The Indian camp will bank on his sharp cricketing acumen and calm demeanor to guide them through this challenging series opener on a bouncy Perth track."
Opening Pair: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal
The opening combination has been reshuffled with Rohit and Gill unavailable. KL Rahul, who has recovered from a recent elbow injury, is expected to partner the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order. Jaiswal’s impressive performances in the domestic circuit and his recent exploits in the West Indies make him a natural choice for the opener’s slot.
The No. 3: Abhimanyu Easwaran or Devdutt Padikkal
The absence of Shubman Gill creates a vacancy at No. 3. While Abhimanyu Easwaran has been consistent in domestic cricket, his recent struggles against pace in Australian conditions may work against him. On the other hand, Devdutt Padikkal, with his left-handed flair and ability to handle bounce, could be a valuable addition to the top order.
India’s Predicted XI for the 1st Test
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Devdutt Padikkal/Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Dhruv Jurel/Sarfaraz Khan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Akash Deep
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jasprit Bumrah (C)
India’s lineup for the first Test reflects a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, aimed at tackling Australia’s formidable challenge. With Bumrah at the helm, the team will look to set the tone for the series with a strong performance in Perth.
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