NEW DELHI: The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the 18-member Indian crew for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in opposition to Australia, set to start on November 22 in Perth.
The squad options new additions within the type of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Rana.
India’s tempo assault appears to be like formidable, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj main the cost. Akash Deep retains his place after spectacular performances in opposition to England and Bangladesh, whereas Prasidh Krishna makes a comeback following rehabilitation for a stress fracture. The Karnataka seamer showcased his expertise throughout India A’s latest Duleep Trophy victory.
Harshit and Nitish, each medium-pace all-rounders, have earned their maiden Check call-ups after stellar performances within the IPL and home cricket.
Washington Sundar, who claimed seven wickets within the first innings of the continuing second Check in opposition to New Zealand in Pune, has additionally been included within the spin division.
Nevertheless, Axar Patel has been omitted from the squad.
NO SHAMI
Probably the most vital speaking level is the absence of Mohammed Shami, who has been working to get better from ankle surgical procedure.
Regardless of his rehabilitation progress, a latest knee swelling has solid doubt on his availability.
Shami, nonetheless, on Sunday shared a video on his social media showcasing his bowling within the nets.
India’s Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has additionally been omitted as he seeks long-term remedy for a continual left groin problem on the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
BCCI mentioned in a press release, “Kuldeep Yadav was unavailable for choice for the tour of Australia since he has been referred to The BCCI Centre of Excellence after the top of the continuing Check collection in opposition to New Zealand for long run decision of his continual left groin problem.”
Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, and Khaleel Ahmed have been named as reserve gamers. Bengal’s Abhimanyu Easwaran has been rewarded for his constant home performances and can function the third-choice opener alongside captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:
Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
Reserves:
Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.
