KL In India’s Test series against Bangladesh, Rahul is predicted to have an advantage over the courageous Sarfaraz Khan due to his experience playing Test cricket. The management of the team is also concentrating on the forthcoming Australian tour, where Rahul’s previous results could be very important.
however, KL When it comes to choosing the starting XI for India’s first Test series against Bangladesh, which kicks off in Chennai on September 19, Rahul will have the upper hand because of his experience. The selection committee and team management are believed to be focusing mostly on the Australian tour in November and December, and Rahul’s experience in 50 Test matches puts him in a strong position.
Sarfaraz, a younger player, has shown courage and audacity in the face of danger, but the team management must choose between him and a seasoned player who has captained the Test squad and played for the national team for ten years. People who are not part of the team are ignorant of the protocols in place and the workings of a team. In his last Test match before being injured, KL scored 86 at Hyderabad. He also struck a century in South Africa, which is among his best-ever Test runs in recent memory.
He suffered an injury but was not dropped. According to a BCCI source under anonymity, he is therefore available and fit, has scored fifty runs in Duleep, has been given match time, and will begin. The domestic powerhouse Sarfaraz made a very impressive start, scoring two half-centuries in his maiden match against England in Rajkot and another half-ton in his match against the same team in Dharamsala. He demonstrated his accurate footwork and inventiveness against both slow and fast bowlers.
Although Sarfaraz has done everything correctly and is ready to go in if there is an injury, Rahul’s experience is priceless. In addition, the source stated that the team management is not just considering Bangladesh but also Australia, where prior experience is important.
Despite having missed two previous Test tours of Australia because of injuries, Rahul made a century in Sydney in 2014.
Rahul’s average of less than 35 after 50 Tests doesn’t give a positive impression, but he manages to stay ahead of the Mumbaikar because of his range of strokes when in rhythm and his remarkable ability to score at major international grounds like Sydney, Lord’s, Centurion, and Oval.
The same continuity approach will apply in the Rishabh Pant v. Dhruv Jurel case.
While Pant is a superb Test player, Jurel is a talented player who performed well in the England series. Jurel is going to have to bide his time.
The one spot where there might be some close competition is the third spinner’s berth, where Axar Patel, who has also had a respectable Test career thus far, will face Kuldeep Yadav.
Axar and Kuldeep had different performances for their respective teams in the just-finished Duleep Trophy first round. Kuldeep was a little off-color, unable to trouble the gifted Musheer Khan and last man Navdeep Saini, while Axar got three wickets in addition to batting 86 on a green top at Anantapur.
However, with more variety ahead of him and experience playing against Bangladesh in the 2022 away series, Kuldeep is a stronger option than Axar on strong batting surfaces.
INDIA SET FOR MUSHEER AN AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Musheer Khan, 19, has reportedly had an incredible first-class season. He is expected to go to Australia for the India A shadow tour, which consists of three “four-day” Test matches. Musheer has impressed with his 181 for India B against India A, having struck a century in the final and a double hundred in the Ranji quarterfinal.
Indian Based on the results of the Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup match between the rest of India and Ranji champions Mumbai, which takes place before the Australia tour, a team will be selected for the tour.
Two names that are almost guaranteed to make it are Musheer and Rajasthan left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who has surpassed Saurabh Kumar as the second greatest left-arm spinner after Ravindra Jadeja and Axar. A few Test specialists and pacers may also be sent early.
As things stand, Musheer would definitely travel with India A on their Australian tour assuming there are no fitness concerns.
Insiders predict that Musheer will benefit from his skill and preference for large scores on important days (like the Ranji Trophy final) and against strong opponents (like an opposing pace attack with Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, and Akash Deep).
Along with his disposition, which has helped him stand out, he has played 373 balls (62.1 overs out of 116 overs).
In addition, his temperament of hitting 373 balls (62.1 overs out of 116 overs) and his collaboration with a tailender (Navdeep Saini) have distinguished him.
When it comes to Suthar, Ajit Agarkar and associates plan to gradually elevate him to the position of Axar’s backup and send him on frequent A tours so that, by the time Jadeja finishes, he would be the second-choice left-arm orthodox bowler.
