Tom Moody, Indian Playing XI: Before the final of the World Test Championship 2023, many cricket experts and former cricketers are presenting their opinion on different issues. Till now many veterans have selected their Indian playing XI for the final. Now, former Australian legend Tom Moody has also selected his Indian playing XI. In this playing eleven, he has given preference to fast bowlers instead of spinners.
He was given a place in the top order
The former Australian veteran selected his team while talking on ‘Star Sports’. He started the Indian playing XI with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. After this, he gave the number three spot to Cheteshwar Pujara.
kept middle order like this
Tom Moody made his middle order debut with Virat Kohli. Gave Kohli the number four spot. After this, at number five, he gave place to Ajinkya Rahane, who appeared in excellent form in IPL 2023. At the same time, he chose KS Bharat as the wicketkeeper. Tom Moody gave KS Bharat a chance in place of Ishaan Kishan. Although many veterans called Ishaan Kishan as the X factor.
Gave place to only one spinner
The Australian veteran chose only one spinner in his team. He gave Ravindra Jadeja the place of number seven. Jadeja is a great all-rounder. In such a situation, he can prove to be very effective for the team. Jadeja can handle the team by coming in the lower order.
Four fast bowlers were selected
Please tell that Tom Moody selected four fast bowlers in his team. In this, he chose Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur along with Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj. Shardul can contribute to the team in bowling as well as batting. However, he did not give a chance to Ashwin in his team.
Tom Moody’s Indian playing XI
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav.
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