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Jaiswal to Open, Varma at 4? India's New Look vs SA
30 Nov
Summary
- Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma.
- Tilak Varma and Rishabh Pant vie for the crucial No. 4 spot.
- KL Rahul will captain and keep wicket in the first ODI.
The upcoming first ODI between India and South Africa will see significant changes in India's batting lineup. Yashasvi Jaiswal is anticipated to make his mark as an opener alongside seasoned Rohit Sharma, filling the void left by Shubman Gill's unavailability. This opening pair aims to set a strong foundation for the Indian team in Ranchi.
A key point of discussion is the No. 4 position, with young talents Tilak Varma and Rishabh Pant vying for selection in Shreyas Iyer's absence. While KL Rahul, who also serves as the primary wicketkeeper, will bat at number five, the team management is considering Varma for the crucial middle-order role.
Further adjustments include the potential inclusion of three all-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy – to bolster the team's balance. Spin will likely be led by Kuldeep Yadav, supported by a pace attack spearheaded by Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.
