In the fourth Test of the series, Rohit Sharma is expected to make a comeback to open the batting. Rohit has struggled to find form since rejoining the team in the second Test, playing at number six. KL Rahul, who has been playing brilliantly throughout the series, will be replaced at the top by him.Following a thrilling draw in the series' third rain-affected Test, India is now tied 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test at the storied Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), they now play Australia in the fourth game of the series. In order to qualify directly for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final, India will want to take the lead in the series. India may have to make some adjustments in order to do this, including the removal of two stars and a significant shift in the batting order.
Shubman Gill is out; Rohit Sharma will open.
In the fourth Test of the series, Rohit Sharma is expected to make a comeback to open the batting. Rohit has struggled to find form since rejoining the team in the second Test, playing at number six. KL Rahul, who has been playing brilliantly throughout the series, will be replaced at the top by him.
KL Rahul, however, will fall to number three. Shubman Gill, India's designated number three batsman, is reportedly going to be benched for the fourth Test due to a series of poor performances. Dhruv Jurel, who bats at number six, will take his spot. Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will bat as usual.
In the fourth Test of the series, Rohit Sharma is expected to make a comeback to open the batting. Rohit has struggled to find form since rejoining the team in the second Test, playing at number six. KL Rahul, who has been playing brilliantly throughout the series, will be replaced at the top by him.
KL Rahul, however, will fall to number three. Shubman Gill, India's designated number three batsman, is reportedly going to be benched for the fourth Test due to a series of poor performances. Dhruv Jurel, who bats at number six, will take his spot. Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli will bat as usual.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is out and Washington Sundar is in.
India will somewhat rearrange their all-rounder positions in consideration of the Melbourne pitch. India is reportedly planning to enter the MCG with two spinners, Washington Sundar replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy. Sundar was dropped after only playing the first Test, but Reddy has been performing well throughout the series. Following his exploits with the bat in the third test, Jadeja will remain in his position. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep will remain India's pace bowling three.
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj are India's most likely starting lineup for the Boxing Day Test match against Australia.
India will somewhat rearrange their all-rounder positions in consideration of the Melbourne pitch. India is reportedly planning to enter the MCG with two spinners, Washington Sundar replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy. Sundar was dropped after only playing the first Test, but Reddy has been performing well throughout the series. Following his exploits with the bat in the third test, Jadeja will remain in his position. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep will remain India's pace bowling three.
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj are India's most likely starting lineup for the Boxing Day Test match against Australia.
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