Ajinkya Rahane, India’s Test vice-captain, has been described by Gautam Gambhir. As “very fortunate” to be included in the lineup for the next series against New Zealand.
Despite his recent poor record, Rahane, according to the former opener. He has kept his place solely because he has to lead in the absence of Virat Kohli.
India will face the Black Caps in two Tests, the first of which will begin on Thursday. Virat Kohli will miss the first Test in Kanpur due to a vacation from international cricket. While it was previously speculated that Rohit Sharma would lead the squad here. It was later verified that he, too, has requested a break from the series.
On the Star Sports show ‘Game Plan,’ Gautam Gambhir made the remarks. While deciding India’s batting order for the first Test. Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul will open the innings, while Shubam Gill will bat at No. 4.
“I am going to open with Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul because he opened in England and then probably Shubman Gill will bat at No. 4. he said
“That’s what I would want to see and plus Rahane is pretty fortunate that he’s still part of this side because he’s leading… But again he’s got another opportunity now, hopefully, he can make that count,” Gambhir said.
Ajinkya Rahane has 644 runs at an average of 24.76 in his previous 15 Tests. The 33-year-difficulties old’s have been difficult to comprehend, as both spinners and pacers have tormented him, dismissing him in various ways.
Ajinkya Rahane has 644 runs at an average of 24.76 in his previous 15 Tests. The 33-year-difficulties old’s have been difficult to comprehend, as both spinners and pacers have tormented him, dismissing him in various ways.
Shubman Gill
Gambhir was taken aback by the news, claiming that he would have been better off playing international cricket rather than for India’s ‘A’ team. Shubman Gill would have been sent to South Africa ahead of Vihari, according to the former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper.
“I was absolutely surprised that they didn’t include Hanuma Vihari who was in the squad for England. What better practice than playing international cricket rather than sending him on an India ‘A’ tour. He’s probably going to be your replacement for Rahane or someone in the middle-order because he’s been there for such a long time. Gautam Gambhir concluded
“Just because he’s not there in the squad, you’ll push Shubman Gill to the middle-order… I would rather have Shubman Gill going to South Africa for the India ‘A’ tour because then Hanuma Vihari would have played these two matches and then gone to South Africa. It would have been much better.” he added
At 9:30 a.m., the first Test will begin in Green Park Stadium.
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