Rohit Sharma to bat at 5: India’s probable playing 11 vs Australia 2nd Test

Rohit Sharma to bat at 5: India’s probable playing 11 vs Australia 2nd Test

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | December 3, 2024

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KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal formed a solid opening partnership in the Perth Test, putting on 201 runs for the first wicket in the second innings.

KL Rahul

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Jaiswal and Rahul also opened in the Pink-Ball match against the Prime Minister’s XI, and it appears they will continue as the opening combination for the remainder of the series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

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In the practice match, Shubman Gill batted at his usual number 3 spot and is set to replace the struggling Devdutt Padikkal in that position.

Shubman Gill

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Virat Kohli has already secured the number 4 spot, and with Rohit Sharma facing difficulties at the top, he may move down to number 5.

Virat Kohli

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In the practice match, Rohit batted at 4, suggesting he might shift down the order to counter the swing from the Australian bowlers.

Rohit Sharma

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Rishabh Pant will bat at number 6 after some stellar performances in recent games.

Rishabh Pant

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Nitish Kumar played brilliantly in the Perth Test and is likely bat at number 7 for Team India.

Nitish Kumar Reddy

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Washington Sundar will be the sole spinner, while Bumrah, Rana, and Siraj will spearhead the pace attack to challenge the Australian batters.

Washington Sundar

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India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, dominated in Perth, and there is no need to alter the attack.

Jasprit Bumrah

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In the opening Test against Australia in Perth Siraj collected five scalps in a crucial ICC World Test Championship victory.

Mohammed Siraj

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Harshit Rana made his Test debut for India in the first Test against Australia, where he took the wicket of Travis Head with a delivery that nipped in slightly after pitching.

Harshit Rana

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