Cricket

Aus vs Ind 2020: Don’t think India will play KL Rahul as opener ahead of Prithvi Shaw – Aakash Chopra

 

Former Indian opener and now cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has opined that India will not play KL Rahul as an opener ahead of Prithvi Shaw in the upcoming first Test against Australia. The visitors will face the opening conundrum in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who has been ruled out of the first two Test matches due to hamstring injury.

Mayank Agarwal is going to be first choice opener but there is no certainty regarding the team’s second opener. Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill couldn’t grab their opportunities in the first warm-up match against Australia A at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney as both of them were dismissed without troubling the scorers in the first innings.

On the other hand, KL Rahul has been in sublime form in the white ball format but he is not expected to open in the first Test match. Rahul had finished the IPL as the leading run-getter with 670 runs in 14 matches but red-ball format is a different game altogether. However, Rahul is expected to bat in the middle-order at number four once Virat Kohli returns to India after the first Test match.

Meanwhile, Shaw had scored a half-century against New Zealand in the second Test match earlier in the year.

Aakash Chopra said while talking on his YouTube channel, “Opening is going to be a concern. Because there is still a question mark on who will open with Mayank Agarwal. Neither Shubman made runs nor Prithvi.” 

“I don’t think India is going to pick KL Rahul as an opener ahead of Prithvi Shaw because the latter had scored runs as well in the last Test match he played in New Zealand.” 

This will be India’s second Day-Night match and it will be their first pink-ball game in overseas conditions. Chopra believes the team can have a hard time picking up the ball in twilight and catching is going to be another challenge with the pink ball.

“So, opening the innings and the twilight period will be the biggest challenges for Team India in the first Test match.” 

The second warm-up match will give a better idea of who will open the innings with Mayank Agarwal. The first Test match will take place at Adelaide Oval from December 17.

 

 

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – Match Preview

The inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take the mat against Dabang Delhi K.C. in… Read More

November 21, 2024

Robert Lewandowski recalls playing under ‘difficult’ Pep Guardiola; explains how ex-Barcelona coach changed

Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski recalled how Pep Guardiola was a difficult coach to play under… Read More

November 21, 2024

Ayush Chikkara aspires to be a ‘regular’ in Mumbai City FC’s team, says doesn’t want to take any external pressure

Mumbai City FC forward Ayush Chikkara wants to find a regular place in Petr Kratky’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz lauds Rafael Nadal’s legacy after retirement

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz hailed Rafael Nadal’s legacy after the veteran Spaniard retired from the… Read More

November 21, 2024

Jamshedpur FC’s defender Ashutosh Mehta credits ‘100% professional’ Khalid Jamil for having a big impact in his life

Jamshedpur FC full-back Ashutosh Mehta has given credit to head coach Khalid Jamil for playing… Read More

November 21, 2024

Lakers star LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media

Los Angeles Lakers’s superstar LeBron James has revealed he is taking a break from social… Read More

November 21, 2024