Former India’s Aakash Chopra has predicted three changes to India’s XI in the final five games against England, starting on September 10 (Friday) at Old Trafford in Manchester.
The visitors lead the series 2-1 with a win over The Oval. While manager Virat Kohli wants to continue with the winning template, the converted cricketer sees that there could be three changes in the XI game.
Via Twitter, Aakash Chopra wrote:
“The whole test of the Test. How is this in India’s XI of Old Trafford … a place where India did not pass the test.
1.Rohit 2.Rahul 3.Pujara 4.Kohli 5.Vihari 6.Pant 7..Shardul 8.Ashwin 9.Shami 10.Bumrah 11.Umesh
Which bolt? “
Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane should make his way to Hanuma Vihari, who has been burning benches for a long time.
He also said that Ravichandran Ashwin should replace XI with Ravindra Jadeja while Mohammed Siraj, who did not look good at The Oval, should replace Mohammad Shami.
The fifth test in India-England will continue as usual
The final test between India and England is set to continue according to a time when members of the Indian cricket team claimed they did not have COVID-19 on the evening of the match.
Ironically, the tie was in jeopardy after Indian agent Yogesh Parmar tested the COVID-19 on Wednesday.
According to reports, BCCI officials held a meeting with captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday about the future of the series. Both have left the final decision with the BCCI.
According to England and the Wales Cricket Board (ECB), they have made it clear that they would consider taking the ball if India refuses to play in the final.
It would mean that those who own the list and the BCCI could incur significant financial losses.
Edited by Arjun Panchadar
