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Xtra Time Web Desk: With Team India already securing their spot in the Asia Cup Final 2023, they face Bangladesh in an inconsequential Super 4 clash at the R Premadasa stadium on Thursday. The Super 4 game presents a perfect opportunity for Indian team management to rest key players and keep them fresh for the final showdown. Mohammed Shami is likely to return to the Indian playing XI, and Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel are vying for a spot depending on the pitch conditions. There is also a possibility of Jasprit Bumrah getting some rest.
Despite India’s fatigue due to consecutive matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the top order is unlikely to be changed, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma as openers. Virat Kohli too is likely to be persisted. Shreyas Iyer is available for Friday’s clash, as he was seen batting in the nets for a long time at the optional practice session. In that case Ishan Kishan will have to make way for Iyer.
Suryakumar Yadav, yet to play, may also hope to get an opportunity, especially with Ishan Kishan set for the 2023 World Cup. Ravindra Jadeja, well-utilized by Rohit Sharma, is also expected to feature.
The question of Hardik Pandya’s exclusion does not arise, with him being consistent both with bat and ball. Depending on the pitch conditions at R Premadasa Stadium, either Shardul Thakur or Axar Patel may be chosen, with spin favouring the latter and pace favouring the former. The playing XI will be influenced by the playing surface in the inconsequential match.
Xtra Time Web Desk: With Team India already securing their spot in the 2023 Asia Cup Final, they face Bangladesh in an inconsequential Super 4 clash at the R Premadasa stadium on Thursday. The Super 4 game presents a perfect opportunity for Indian team management to rest key players and keep them fresh for the final showdown. Mohammed Shami is likely to return to the Indian playing XI, and Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel are vying for a spot depending on the pitch conditions. There is also a possibility of Jasprit Bumrah getting some rest.
Despite India’s fatigue due to consecutive matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the top order is unlikely to be changed, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma as openers. Virat Kohli too is likely to be persisted. Shreyas Iyer is available for Friday’s clash, as he was seen batting in the nets for a long time at the optional practice session. In that case Ishan Kishan will have to make way for Iyer.
Suryakumar Yadav, yet to play, may also hope to get an opportunity, especially with Ishan Kishan set for the 2023 World Cup. Ravindra Jadeja, well-utilized by Rohit Sharma, is also expected to feature.
The question of Hardik Pandya’s exclusion does not arise, with him being consistent both with bat and ball. Depending on the pitch conditions at R Premadasa Stadium, either Shardul Thakur or Axar Patel may be chosen, with spin favouring the latter and pace favouring the former. The playing XI will be influenced by the playing surface in the inconsequential match.
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Published Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:09:03 +0000
