New Delhi: The first match of the ODI series between India and West Indies will be played on 27 September. Before the match, the discussion regarding the possible playing eleven of Team India has intensified. Most of the discussion is taking place about Yashasvi Jaiswal. According to reports, the team management is considering giving him more opportunities in the ODI format.
Will Jaiswal get the responsibility of opening?
The possibility of Yashasvi Jaiswal getting a chance in the first ODI has increased the debate regarding the team combination. If he is made to open with Rohit Sharma, then Shubman Gill can be sent at number three. The biggest impact of this change can be on Virat Kohli’s batting order. Kohli usually bats at number 3, but in this combination he may have to play at number four. According to the possible combinations revealed in the reports, Rohit and Jaiswal can open, Gill at three and Kohli at four.
Where did Jaiswal find a place in Mohammad Kaif’s playing XI?
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has also selected his probable playing XI for the first ODI. However, he has not made any changes in the batting order of Virat Kohli. Kaif has been given the responsibility of opening to Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. After this, Virat Kohli has been placed at number-3 and Yashasvi Jaiswal at number-4. Kaif believes that Kohli’s number 3 role should not be disturbed because he has been most successful in this position.
Which players has Kaif given place to?
Rituraj Gaikwad has been placed at number-5 in Mohammad Kaif’s probable team. After this, KL Rahul has been placed at number six. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is at number seven. For number-8, Kaif has said to give a chance to either Nitish Kumar Reddy and Gurnoor Brar. Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have been included in the bowling.
What could be India’s possible playing XI for the first ODI?
According to the possible combinations revealed in the reports, India’s team could look like this:
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubhman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rituraj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy/Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. However, the final playing eleven will be decided by the team management after looking at the condition of the pitch and availability of players before the toss.
