2 players can replace Rohit Sharma in Perth Test. (Photo: PTI)
Now there are only a few days left for the Gavaskar Border Trophy to begin. Soon the Indian team players will leave for the Australia tour. The Indian team faces a new challenge ahead of the opening match of the series starting in Perth on November 22. Actually, there is suspense over captain Rohit Sharma playing in this match. In such a situation, coach Gautam Gambhir’s concern for the starting pair has increased. If the Indian captain is not present in the first match, who will open the Indian team with Yashasvi Jaiswal in his place?
These players are strong contenders
If Rohit Sharma is not present in the Perth Test, Jasprit Bumrah will be seen captaining him in his place. There is still a question about who will support Yashasvi Jaiswal in the opener. However, Abhimanyu Easwaran is considered a great candidate for it. He was selected to be Rohit’s back-up on the Australian tour. Easwaran’s performance in domestic matches has been excellent. Based on that, his entry into the team has also occurred.
Not only this, he was already sent with India A to understand the conditions in Australia. In such a situation, he can be seen making his debut in the Perth Test. Easwaran has long experience in first class. He has played 100 matches so far, in which he has scored 7657 runs at an excellent average of 49. Not only this, he has also scored 27 centuries and 29 half-centuries.
KL Rahul can also become a substitute
Everything was going well before the New Zealand Test series. But after 0-3 at home, there is a lot of emotion in the Indian team. In such a situation, Gautam Gambhir may not want to take risks. Your effort will be to start the series with only experienced players. KL Rahul has a long experience of opening and playing abroad. Apart from this, he has been sent ahead of the rest of the players in the Indian team to play for India A against Australia A.
On the other hand, Easwaran also did not perform well in the first match against Australia A. In such a situation, sending Rahul to Australia early for preparation gives an indication that he will get him to open. Rahul’s presence in the opener will also make it easier for Jaiswal, who is playing in Australia for the first time. Apart from this, Sarfaraz Khan will also be able to play at number 6.
