1983 world cup winner Chris Srikkanth has been named in the Xi Xi XI’s XI for the first Odi against Australia at the Optus Stadium on Sunday 19th October. The three-match ODI Series will mark the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Shubman Gill named as India’s new ODI captain and Shreyas Iyer.
The former India Chief Degrader’s top order is Rohit Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, with rahul taking the number five role with kl Rahul. Srikkanth picked three world bowlers in the middle order to provide balance and they are Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar.
Kris Srikkanth reveals XI for India vs Australia Odi Opener
The former Indian Cricketer’s bowling attack left out wrist-spinner Yadav and fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana.
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Srikkanth led the bowling selections for the three-match ODI series opener between India and Australia in the three-match ODI series between India and Australia in the three-match ODI series opener in Perth.
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The former Indian president wants to use Nitish Kumar Reddy as the Third Deamer alongside Siraj and Prasidh. Sikkanth said, “If you look at the trend, it should sound eight to eight. spinner. “
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Yasprit Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming Odi series, believing Siraj and Krishna will shoulder the PACE bowling responsibility. He suggested four bent attacks to the Australian conditions, emphasizing that Kuldeep’s kuldeep would be unfair.
“If it’s a juicy wicket, by any chance, there’s Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc; there’s a more experienced pace attack. Bumrah is going to be a big miss for us, so we’ll depend on Siraj and Prasidh.
You can’t throw Kuldeep. If you say you will drop Kuldeep and play Washington, it will be unfair to Kuldeep. If I was the captain, I would play Siraj, Kuldeep, Washington and Prasidh. “
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Srikkanth also explained that the pitch conditions in Australia were the main reason for preferring Krishna over Arshdeep Singh. Krishna’s ability to generate extra bounce makes the fast, bouncy Australian Wakkets a key factor in India’s bowling strategy.
“Arshdeep has done nothing wrong, but the problem is with the merger. Why not with the merger?
Kris Srikkanth’s India XI for 1st ODI vs Australia:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Muhammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
