India vs West Indies 1st Test Playing 11: The Indian cricket team is currently on West Indies tour. Team India has to play two Tests, three ODIs and a five-match T20 series in the West Indies. The first match of the Test series will be played from 12 July. Know how Team India’s playing XI can be in the first Test match.
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal can open
Young Yashasvi Jaiswal can open with captain Rohit Sharma in the first Test against West Indies. Yashasvi Jaiswal has performed well as an opener in the practice match. In such a situation, the opening of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first test is considered to be certain.
Shubman Gill will play at number three!
Shubman Gill, who has been opening for India in all three formats for some time now, can play at number three against the West Indies. It is being claimed in many reports that Gill will now be seen playing at number three instead of Cheteshwar Pujara in the Test team. However, no official announcement has been made regarding this yet.
Mukesh Kumar can debut
In the absence of Mohammed Shami, young Mukesh Kumar can handle the new ball along with Siraj. At the same time, Shardul Thakur can be the third fast bowler. Apart from this, there will be Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in the spin department.
India’s possible playing XI in the first Test against West Indies- Rohit Sharma (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mukesh Kumar and Mohammad Siraj.
Indian Test squad for West Indies tour
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Rituraj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VICE CAPTAIN), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Akshar Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.
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