With the arrival of captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul's top spot in the team is hanging in the balance. However, Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the opening combination should not be changed after the 295-run win in the series opener against Australia. Jaiswal scored a memorable century while Rahul also had an impressive performance, scoring 26 and 77 in the two innings in Perth. Rohit's absence in the first match of the series in Perth gave India an opportunity to bring Rahul from the middle order to the top order. Pujara said that Rahul should open the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test. “I think for some reason if we can continue with the same batting order, like KL and Yashasvi opening, then Rohit can come at number three and Shubman can come at number five,” Pujara said in an interaction. Said.
“If Rohit wants to open, then KL should bat at number three. Nothing later than that. I think he should bat at the top order, because it is very good for his game. I hope that We will not make any changes in this. Gill, who missed the first Test due to a thumb injury, is also expected to be included in the playing eleven in the day-night Test starting on December 6. “Ideally No. 5. (Gil For). Because that gives him an opportunity to come in at a time, even if we lose two wickets early, he is a player who can deal with the new ball.”
“But if he comes after 25 or 30 overs, he can play his shots. He can play his natural game. And if we lose the first three wickets early, then Gill can come and replace Rishabh Pant with the old ball. Pujara said.[पंत] Does not have to face the new ball. I wouldn't want him to come out to bat when the ball is hard and new.” Gill had opened the batting in Australia, but has now moved up to number three. India will be playing a two-day Test in Canberra before the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Will also play practice matches.
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