IND vs AUS: The five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy is being played between India and Australia. Three matches of the series have been played and the series is currently tied at 1-1. The Indian team won the first match by 295 runs. After this, the Australian team returned and won the second Test by 10 wickets. The third match was washed out in rain and the Test match was drawn.
Now the series has reached the historic ground of Melbourne and the fourth match will be played on December 26. But even before this, a lot of water flowed into the Ganges-Jamuna. Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired and the BCCI has chosen Tanush Kotian in his place. After this turmoil, it remains to be seen what will be the playing XI of Team India in the fourth Test match.
IND vs AUS Rahul and Jaiswal can open
Young Yashasvi Jaiswal and experienced KL Rahul have taken up the responsibility of opening in the first three Test matches against Australia. In the first Test, Yashasvi played an innings of 161 runs and led Team India to victory. Rahul batted well.
But Jaiswal has flopped in the second and third Tests and runs have not come from his bat. Rahul scored 84 runs in the third Test match. In such a situation, both these players can be seen opening in the fourth Test match.
Rishabh Pant can get the responsibility of wicketkeeper
Shubman Gill has so far failed to play a big innings on the Australia tour and he is struggling with poor form. He has played innings of 30, 28, and 1 run so far. But the team management can give him another chance and he can be seen playing at number three.
Superstar batsman Virat Kohli seems almost certain to come at number four. Once he settles in at the crease, it becomes difficult to get him out. Rishabh Pant can be given the responsibility of wicketkeeper. Captain Rohit Sharma can come at number 6.
Bumrah’s role will be important
Jasprit Bumrah can be seen handling the responsibility of fast bowling attack. He is in great form and has bowled brilliantly in the series. In the first Test, he led India to victory by taking 8 wickets. At the same time, he took a total of 9 wickets in the third Test.
Indian cricket fans will once again expect a good performance from him. To support him, Prasidh Krishna can get a chance in the team in place of Mohammad Siraj. Because Siraj has not been able to perform as per his name. At the same time, Akash Deep was effective in the third match. In such a situation, he can get another chance. Nitish Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja can be given the role of all-rounder.
Team India’s probable playing 11 for the fourth Test
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep.
