Dont Think Anshul Kamboj Will Get Another Opportunity: Who Said This And Why?
Speaking on Match Centre Live, JioHotstar expert Sanjay Bangar said, From tomorrow evening onwards, they'll begin planning for the next match. One thing is certain — the designated wicketkeeper will return. I don't think Anshul Kamboj will get another opportunity this time, especially with all the frontline fast bowlers reportedly fit. Arshdeep Singh is also available as an option. So, which bowling combination they choose becomes a tricky decision.
With Rishabh Pant sidelined due to a toe fracture he sustained during the Manchester Test while attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes, Dhruv Jurel is almost certain to take over wicketkeeping duties in the final Test. Bangar, 52, also highlighted another important selection dilemma for the Indian team management whether to go with Kuldeep Yadav for an attacking spin option or to bring back all-rounder Shardul Thakur. Thakur has already played two Tests in the series, whereas Kuldeep is yet to get a game.
Bangar explained, "Now that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja have more or less secured their places, Akash Deep could come back into the equation. You also need to slot in the wicketkeeper, which locks in seven positions already. The big call is who plays at No 8 Do they go with Kuldeep Yadav or bring back Shardul Thakur That's the decision Gautam and Shubman will have to make,"
India's updated squad for the fifth Test: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, N Jagadeesan (WK).
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