Team India Set for Changes in Second Test Against Australia Dhruv Jurel Spot in Jeopardy
India has made an impressive start to their tour of Australia, securing a dominant victory in the first Test match. With the team riding high on confidence, Australia finds itself on the back foot. However, despite the winning performance, India faces the prospect of making changes to their playing eleven for the second Test of the series.
While it is common for teams to stick with a winning combination, India’s squad for the second match will likely see a few alterations. The biggest change will be the return of Rohit Sharma as captain. Jasprit Bumrah, who captained India in the first Test, will relinquish the role, and with this change, one player will have to make way for Rohit’s return.
Rohit Sharma to Reclaim the Captaincy
In the first Test, India’s leadership was in the capable hands of Jasprit Bumrah, who led the team to a comprehensive victory. However, with Rohit Sharma fit and ready to return, he will take back the reins of the team. This change means one player from the first Test will likely be dropped, with Devdutt Padikkal being the most probable candidate. Padikkal was only included for the first match, and there have been no further updates from the BCCI regarding his status.
Shubman Gill’s Possible Return
Another change on the horizon could be the return of Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test due to injury. BCCI recently posted videos of Gill in full batting practice, suggesting that he is fit and ready to rejoin the playing eleven. If Gill is included in the squad, another player will have to be dropped, and Dhruv Jurel could be the unfortunate player to make way.
Dhruv Jurel’s Struggles in the First Test
Jurel, who was given a chance in the first Test, struggled to make a significant impact. He scored 11 runs in the first innings but could only manage 1 run in the second innings. Despite this, he had previously impressed during India A’s series against Australia A, where he scored 80 and 68 runs in the two innings. However, his underwhelming performance in the Test has put his place in the team at risk, with the likely return of Gill further reducing his chances.
Potential Batting Order Changes
With Shubman Gill likely to slot back into the playing eleven, he could take up the number three position, with KL Rahul shifting to his previous role at number six. This would further complicate matters for Jurel, making his exit from the playing eleven almost certain.
As India prepares for the second Test, all eyes will be on the playing eleven for the pink-ball Test. The team’s ability to adapt to the conditions and make the right changes could be crucial in maintaining their momentum and securing another win in the series.
