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India tackle Australia within the third Take a look at match in Brisbane© AFP
“I feel only one change might happen. Since the batting wasn’t good, Washington Sundar can come in place of R Ashwin. Should someone come in place of Harshit Rana? In my opinion, no. You backed him and he performed well in the first match,” Pujara stated on Star Sports activities.
Sundar, who performed a pivotal position in India’s memorable Brisbane victory in 2021, brings each a dependable off-spin possibility and a resilient lower-order batting presence. With Sundar within the combine, India might lengthen their batting lineup with out compromising their bowling assault. He was a part of India’s 295-run win within the sequence opener in Perth. He scalped two wickets and contributed 33 runs within the match earlier than making means for Ashwin in Adelaide.
Whereas some have questioned the efficiency of pacer Harshit Rana after he conceded 86 runs in 16 overs in Adelaide, Pujara strongly defended the younger bowler. Rana, who impressed with a 3/48 spell on debut in Perth, is seen as a priceless asset regardless of his current struggles.
“He is a good bowler. You cannot drop him just because one match went bad. Probably the only change for me would be Sundar for Ashwin if the team feels the batting lineup needs strengthening,” he added.
Rana’s tempo and skill to extract bounce makes him a compelling alternative for the Brisbane pitch, identified for its energetic nature.
India’s loss in Adelaide have additionally dealt a blow to their World Take a look at Championship (WTC) last qualification hopes. Presently third within the standings with a factors share of 57.29, India face an uphill job.
To safe their spot within the WTC last, they need to win the sequence by a margin of 3-1 or 4-1. In the meantime, Australia sit second with a 60.71 factors share, whereas South Africa lead the pack with 63.33.
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