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IND vs AUS: 3 players who can replace Akash Deep in 5th Test against Australia

By Kaif - Jan 02, 2025 12:34 PM
Last updated on Jan 02, 2025 12:36 PM
IND vs AUS: 3 players who can replace Akash Deep in 5th Test against Australia

3 players who can replace Akash Deep in the 5th Test against Australia: The thrill of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is going on between India and Australia. After the completion of four Test matches of this blockbuster Test series, now the 5th and last Test match is going to start in Sydney from Friday. In this final Test match, Team India is eyeing a comeback and will enter the field with the intention of ending the series on a draw.

Fast bowler Akash Deep is out of this last Test match between India and Australia to be held in Sydney. This star fast bowler will not be able to play in the Sydney Test due to back pain. In such a situation, who will replace him now, this is also a big question. So let us tell you in this article about those 3 players of the Indian team who can replace Akash Deep in the Sydney Test.

3. Dhruv Jurel

3 players who can replace Akash Deep in the 5th Test against Australia

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Indian cricket team's young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel was dropped after getting a chance in the Perth Test match in this series against Australia. But now the doors for his return can open again. Jurel can be included in the team in place of Akash Deep in the Sydney Test match to strengthen the batting. But with Jurel's inclusion, the responsibility of all-rounder player Nitish Reddy will increase. Because he will again have to play the role of the third main fast bowler.

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2. Harshit Rana

3 players who can replace Akash Deep in the 5th Test against Australia

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On this Australia tour of Team India, Harshit Rana, who performed brilliantly in the IPL, got a chance and he also started his Test career. Harshit Rana got a chance in the first two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, after which he was dropped. Now this Delhi bowler can be included in the team again in Sydney.

1. Prasidh Krishna

3 players who can replace Akash Deep in the 5th Test against Australia

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Indian team's fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been present with the team on the Australia tour for a long time. He played for India-A, after which he also became a part of Team India. He has not got a chance in this Test series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far. But he can be included as a replacement for Akashdeep in the last Test.

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