Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth has thrown his weight behind KL Rahul to retain the crucial No. 5 batting position in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, despite the strong form of Sarfaraz Khan. Srikkanth highlighted Rahul’s experience and overseas success, particularly in Australia, while acknowledging the tough situation for Sarfaraz.
India’s Test squad selection for the upcoming Bangladesh series is a balancing act between immediate needs and future plans. While the team management values the exciting talent of Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, they are leaning towards experienced players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, keeping the challenging Australian tour in mind. The article explores the selection dilemmas for various positions, highlighting the factors influencing the final team composition.
India B holds a narrow 240-run advantage heading into the final day of the Duleep Trophy against India A. A blistering knock from Rishabh Pant and a fiery innings by Sarfaraz Khan propelled India B forward after a strong bowling performance dismissed India A for a low total.
Sarfaraz Khan’s joyous reaction to his brother Musheer’s century in the Duleep Trophy match highlighted the strong bond between the siblings. Musheer’s knock, crucial in stabilizing India B’s innings, showcased his talent and the Khan family’s pride in his achievement.
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes young stars Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan have the potential to replace veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Karthik’s prediction is based on the duo’s impressive performances in recent domestic and international matches, particularly their strong showing against England earlier this year.
