Vaibhav Tripathi
As the World Test Championship (WTC) final approaches, Australia’s assistant coach Daniel Vettori admits that they are uncertain about India’s playing XI. Vettori speculates that India may opt for Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur as a seam-bowling all-rounder, potentially sidelining Ravichandran Ashwin. The decision India faces involves choosing between four seamers and one spinner or three pacers and two spinners.
“We have been debating that. I think Jadeja will play because of the batting he brings to the table and how successful he has been at that No.6 position. Then the question will be around that fourth seamer and the all-rounder in Thakur and Ashwin, but they are (both) pretty good choices,” said Daniel Vettori while talking to the local media prior to Australia’s training session at the Kent County Cricket Ground
“Ashwin is an incredible bowler and he will be the first choice in most teams, and just with their combinations it may lead to that (him missing selection),” Vettori added.
The World Test Championship final between India and Australia will begin on June 7, at the Oval.