India to make two debuts, major changes at third against Australia – report makes big claims

Fast bowler Harshit Rana and station wagon Nitish Kumar According to the report, Reddy is all set to make his Test debut for India in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday. Indian Express. The report also states that neither Ravichandran Ashwin neither Ravindra Jadeja will play the first Test match in Perth. Instead of, Washington Sundar he is expected to play as a spin option. Regarding the batting department, KL Rahul expected to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal Bye Devdutt Padikkal will bat at number 3 because Shubman Gill will miss due to injury.

India captain Rohit Sharma is set to reunite with his team in Australia, joining the team in Perth on November 24, the third day of the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Rohit’s departure was delayed due to personal reasons as he and his wife Ritika Sajde celebrated the birth of their second child, a boy, on November 15.

While the Indian team traveled to Australia in three batches between November 9 and 11, Rohit decided to stay back in India to be with his family. His delay in arrival means he will miss the first test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, which starts on Friday. However, the Indian captain will be available for the second Test at Adelaide Oval from December 6 to 10.

Jasprit Bumrahappointed as the team’s vice-captain, will lead the Indian team in the Perth Test and with Pat Cummins As Australia’s captain, it will be a rare occasion where two bowlers will lead their teams in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Meanwhile, in preparation for the Adelaide Test, Rohit will take part in a two-day day-night practice match between the India A team and the Prime Minister’s XI. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the match, which will be played at Manuka Oval in Canberra on November 30 and December 1, will provide Rohit with an opportunity to acclimatize to the Australian conditions and regain his fitness.

The delay in Rohit’s trip to Australia has been the subject of intense speculation in the cricket community. With the team already facing problems due to injuries and absences from the field, including Shubman Gill’s thumb injury and Jasprit Bumrah’s role as stand-in captain, there were concerns about when the captain would join the team.

India most likely to line up for first Test against Australia: K.L. Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Paddikal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv JurelNitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed SirajJasprit Bumrah (captain).

(with inputs from IANS)