Robin Uthappa picks KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as India’s Test openers, moves Shubman Gill to No. 3, and surprises fans with Karun Nair’s return for the England tour. See full XI and why it’s sparking debate.
New Era, New Challenges: Team India Heads to England Minus Rohit and Virat
Indian cricket lies at a crossroads with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli taking the foot guard off Red Ball cricket. India is preparing for a five-match Test series against England to begin on June 20 with a new Powerplay, bowlers, and leadership in place — captain Shubman Gill & mentors Gautam Gambhir. So the main query here, is who is going to bat for IND in this new chapter?
Uthappa’s Opening Shock: KL Rahul Makes His Comeback at the Top
Star Sports’ Game Plan show was rocked by a surprise when former opener and veteran analyst Robin Uthappa visited! KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the belligerent middle order had no issue with Rahul being paired with confidence from S Dharmers Highlights By Akshat Rathi* Uthappa said his decision was right, citing Rahul’s historic home performances on the reverse side in England and Australia. “He has the cool, experience and the wheel has been there,” Uthappa maintained.
Gill Not at the Top? He Slides to No. 4 in Uthappa’s XI
One of Uthappa; ‘s biggest shocks in the team? NOT as opener, Actually Shubman Gill—Uthappa suggested instead at No. 4 Sai Sudharsan (technically gifted left-hander) at Number 3 Uthappa opted for youthful hunger over technicials after all, said along with sharp and formulate for red-ball battleground.
Karun Nair Returns, Pant at His Favourite Spot
Uthappa deluged fans further by deciding to drop yet bring back Karun Nair at number 5 — the guy who once hit triple dozens but went cold. Rishabh Pant is back in the mix after his recovery goes in as No. 6 and Uthappa says this is his box, where he likes playing naturally.
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A Bowling Core Built on Fire and Balance
No. 7: For pace and power with the bat, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets the nod, And Jadeja — the man all-round, you know it — is at No. 8. Siraj has been asked to cut the width by the pace attack followed by an untested Prasidh Krishna, raw, hot and bright.
Is This the XI That Can Conquer England?
In a Dream XI by Uthappa, which created a stir among cricketing circles fans doubt; is this the England team without her/ his old heroes hence their dream can win??? Well, time (and the clouds of Trent Bridge) will tell.
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