Which spinner will be sacrificed in the Champions Trophy and who will become Mahabali, who will be ahead among Akshar, Jadeja and Kuldeep?
Delhi: The Champions Trophy is starting from 19th February and India has to play its first match against Bangladesh on 20th February in Dubai. India has refused to play matches in Pakistan due to security reasons. Now it will be a challenge for the selectors to decide whom to include in the team, because this time there are many options.
Selection of spinners
Considering the slow pitch of Dubai, spin bowlers will play an important role there. Therefore, three spinners can be selected in the Indian team, but it is considered certain that two spinners will be played in the playing eleven. There is competition between Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, but only two spin bowlers will be included in the match.
Akshar's name compared to Jadeja
Although Jadeja has been a part of the Indian team for a long time, his form has not been special. He has played six ODIs since the defeat against Australia in the 2023 World Cup final, but was rested. At the same time, the selectors can consider Akshar Patel as a better option for ODI, because he is adept in both batting and bowling.
Question on Kuldeep Yadav's fitness
Washington Sundar's selection is almost certain, but the selectors are paying attention to the fitness of Kuldeep Yadav. Recently, Kuldeep Yadav was injured in the test match against New Zealand, but now he seems fit. However, he has not played a single match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In such a situation, if he is not completely fit, then Ravi Bishnoi or Varun Chakraborty may get a chance in his place.
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