Prasidh Krishna has made his Test comeback after a year, stepping in for Akash Deep in the Sydney Test. India’s young pacer is now part of the final Test match of the IND vs AUS Series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Akash Deep was ruled out due to a back injury, giving Prasidh this crucial opportunity to secure his place in India’s Test squad. Along with this change, India has adjusted their batting lineup. Captain Rohit Sharma has opted out, and Shubman Gill makes a comeback, he will bat at number 3. KL Rahul is back in his preferred opening slot, partnering with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Prasidh Krishna Back after a year
Prasidh Krishna replaced Akash Deep even after Harshit Rana, the team went for Krishna in the Test squad. Rana, the 23-year-old pacer from Delhi, played in the initial two matches in Perth and at the day-night Test in Adelaide. Prasidh is returning to the playing XI exactly a year after his last Test match against South Africa in Capetown on January 3, 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah Takes Leadership Role
Jasprit Bumrah came in as the captain and handled captaincy duties for this crucial Test match. Having previously led India to a major win in the Perth Test, Bumrah’s leadership is vital as India looks to balance the series. With Australia leading the five-match Test series 2-1, the Sydney Test is a must-win for India to keep hopes alive for reaching the World Test Championship final. “We have played some good cricket. The last match was exciting. The grass doesn’t look spicy. We always have learnt to digest defeats. We will look forward to this.” He said.
India’s Playing XI for IND vs AUS fifth Test
India’s team playing XI for the 5th Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.
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