Published 10:21 IST, September 9th 2024
KL Rahul or Sarfaraz Khan - Who Makes India's Playing XI For Test vs Bangladesh?
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma would have headaches over India's middle-order, which is packed. Will KL Rahul edge Sarfaraz Khan?
Ind vs Ban: Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma would have headaches over India's middle-order, which is packed. Who plays at No. 6 after Rishabh Pant ? Will it be an experienced KL Rahul or would Sarfaraz Khan get picked over the former in India's playing XI? Or would young Dhruv Jurel pip both? Jurel's chances of making the playing XI versus Bangladesh is a little far-fetched at this point of time.
What Works For KL?
Few seasons back, KL Rahul was leading the Test squad and was looked at as the future captain, but times have changed. Today, Rahul is making it back to the Test squad on the back of good performances. What works in his favour is the experience that he brings to the plate. With Rahul, you also get a wicketkeeper and he is comfortable in batting at almost any position.
What World For Sarfaraz?
The right-handed batter is young and new to the scene, so if the management is looking to give him a run - may may pip Rahul to the XI. Sarfaraz is also aggressive and can change the game in minutes - that is what makes him dangerous.
India's Test Squad for Tests vs Bangladesh : Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah , Yash Dayal.
India's Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma , Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , Rishabh Pant , Sarfaraz Khan/ KL Rahul , Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah , Kuldeep Yadav
Updated 10:26 IST, September 9th 2024