Now only a few days are left for the Border Gavaskar Trophy to start. Soon the players of Team India will leave for Australia tour. A new challenge has come before the Indian team before the opening match of the series starting in Perth on 22 November. Actually, there is suspense over captain Rohit Sharma playing in this match. In such a situation, head coach Gautam Gambhir’s concern regarding the opening pair has increased. If the Indian captain is not present in the first match, then who will be the opener of Team India with Yashasvi Jaiswal in his place?
These players are strong contenders
If Rohit Sharma is not present for the Perth Test, then Jasprit Bumrah can be seen captaining in his place. There is still a question on who will support Yashasvi Jaiswal in the opening. However, Abhimanyu Easwaran is considered a big contender for this. He was selected to be Rohit’s backup on the Australia tour. Easwaran’s performance in domestic matches has been excellent. On that basis his entry into the team has also taken place.
Not only this, he has already been sent with India A to understand the conditions of Australia. In such a situation, he can be seen making his debut in the Perth Test. Easwaran has long experience in first class. He has played 100 matches so far, in which he has scored 7657 runs at an excellent average of 49. Not only this, he has also scored 27 centuries and 29 half-centuries.
KL Rahul can also become replacement
Everything was fine before the New Zealand Test series. But after the 0-3 clean sweep at home, there is a lot of excitement in the Indian team. In such a situation, Gautam Gambhir might not want to take risk. His effort will be to start the series with experienced players only. KL Rahul has long experience of opening as well as playing abroad. Apart from this, he has been sent before the rest of the players of Team India to play for India A against Australia A.
On the other hand, Easwaran also did not perform well in the first match against Australia A. In such a situation, sending Rahul to Australia in advance for preparation gives an indication of getting him to open. Rahul’s presence in the opening will also make it easier for Jaiswal, who is playing in Australia for the first time. Apart from this, Sarfaraz Khan will also be able to play at number 6.
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