IND vs AUS Delhi Test: Just days before the second Test between India and Australia in Delhi, skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have to take a call on the fourth spinner in the team. The Playing XI for the second Test may include Kuldeep Yadav as the fourth spinner following the inspection of the pitch by Rohit and Dravid. Kuldeep’s selection is speculated because, in the first Test match in Nagpur, spinners played a crucial role, scalping 24 wickets in a three-innings game. Follow India vs Australia LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
- Kuldeep Yadav could be India’s fourth spinner in the second match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Rohit and Dravid to take a call on Kuldeep after inspecting the pitch.
- Spin played a crucial role in the first Test match.
- Spinners from both teams combined took 24 out of 30 wickets in the Three-innings game.
IND vs AUS Delhi Test: 4 spinners in Delhi Test? Rohit Sharma & Rahul Dravid to take call on Kuldeep Yadav after ‘checking pitch’, Follow LIVE Updates
Just like every other Indian ground, the pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will be decent for batting in the early days of the game. The spinners will come into play as the game progresses. This track has a relatively low bounce, making it challenging for batters. Here, the average score in the first inning is 342 runs, whereas the average score in the fourth inning is 165 runs.
The statistics undoubtedly show that, on this track, opting to bat first will be crucial for success. The top wicket-taker at this stadium is Anil Kumble, and one an hope that the Australians will again struggle to make an impact against the spinners.
IND vs AUS Delhi Test: 4 spinners in Delhi Test? Rohit Sharma & Rahul Dravid to take call on Kuldeep Yadav after ‘checking pitch’, Follow LIVE Updates
Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel have snaffled a combined 16 wickets in the first Test match at Nagpur.
But as though they are not enough, India would likely sharpen their spin cutting-edge with Kuldeep Yadav.
Australia would remember Yadav with a fright, as the left-arm wrist spinner had confounded them with his variations in Dharamshala in the series-decider 2017 tour.
With a high-profile series at stake and a spot in the World Test Championship final on the line, India ought to win this series. India has resorted to their well-worn ally, the turners. Additionally, before the start of the series, both teams have prepared well to neutralise a wickedly turning track.
IND vs AUS Delhi Test: 4 spinners in Delhi Test? Rohit Sharma & Rahul Dravid to take call on Kuldeep Yadav after ‘checking pitch’, Follow LIVE Updates
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