after India‘s team won by 295 runs Australia In the first Test in Perth, a cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar He shared his thoughts on potential changes in India’s XI Pink ball Test at Adelaide Ovalwill start on December 6. With a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India will look to fine-tune their line-up for the day-night Test, focusing on both batting and bowling strategies.
Sunil Gavaskar’s potential XI for the Adelaide Test
During an interaction with 7Cricket, according to Gavaskar, India’s batting unit is set for an overhaul with returns. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill start XI. These experienced players are expected to be replaced Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurelwho took part in the first Test. Gavaskar also hinted at a potential change in the batting order to optimize the balance of the squad.
Rohit will recover his position as he opens by pushing KL RahulOpened in Perth, up to the middle order. Gavaskar suggested that Rahul could bat at number six, strengthening the order against the second new ball. Gill, meanwhile, will slot in at number three, ensuring stability at the top after his impressive form in the previous series.
“I think Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will return to the XI, there will be two changes. I feel the batting order will change. Rohit Sharma will replace Rahul, Shubman Gill will bat at three, Padikkal and Jurel will be dropped and Rahul will move to six. Gavaskar said.
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Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja or Ravichandran Ashwin? Single spinner from Gavaskar
In the bowling department, Gavaskar offered a replacement Washington Sundar with an experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Sundar outplayed the experienced spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja in Perth, the conditions at the Adelaide Oval, especially under the lights, may require the inclusion of a bowler with Jadeja’s skills. His ability to control the flow of runs, along with his batting skills, can be key in pink-ball situations.
“And another change that could happen is Jadeja replacing Washington Sundar” Gavaskar concluded.
Australia vs India: Preparations for the Pink Ball Test
Before the second Test, India will play a two-day pink-ball warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra. This game is crucial because it gives visitors a chance to adapt to the unique challenges of playing under lights, including controlling a swinging pink ball. Given India’s lack of round-the-clock Tests on the domestic circuit, the warm-up match will be their only preparation ahead of the Adelaide clash.
Australia, on the other hand, faces a significant blow as a pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test due to side strain. Hazlewood’s absence could weaken Australia’s bowling attack, especially in conditions favoring disciplined seam bowling. This development gives India an opportunity to capitalize and extend their lead in the series.
