Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg feels the younger Prithvi Shaw is extra suited to the quantity three spot in Test cricket and will change Cheteshwar Pujara if India thinks of changing the veteran Indian batsman within the sequence in opposition to England. Top candidates for
Asked by a fan whether or not wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul ought to are available in for Pujara within the five-Test sequence in opposition to England, the 50-year-old left-arm spinner mentioned Shaw, who opens the innings, can be a greater choice.
“If there was anyone to replace Pujara, it would be Prithvi Shaw. Realize that he is more friendly than you open up there. Lots of talent and a long future. He is not a tour group but a wild card choice. #EngvIND,” tweeted Hogg.
Shaw, who has represented India in 5 Tests and three ODIs, is a part of the nationwide staff chosen for the limited-overs sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka in Colombo, beginning July 13.
After dropping to New Zealand by eight wickets within the ultimate of the World Test Championship final month, India captain Virat Kohli had hinted at a change within the Test squad.
Without naming anybody, Kohli had expressed displeasure at some gamers for not displaying sufficient “intent” to attain runs.
Notably, Pujara, who performed essential innings within the Australia tour and scored a half-century within the first Test in opposition to England in Chennai, appeared poor within the final 4 Tests.
The 33-year-old, who final scored a century in January 2019, scored 8 off 54 balls and 15 off 80 balls within the WTC ultimate.
The Indian staff will tackle England in a five-match Test sequence beginning on August 4.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
