-Vinay Kumar
The 3-match Test series between India and South Africa is going to start next Sunday, December 26 at the Centurion ground. The entire Virat ‘Senna’ is sweating in full enthusiasm and passion with the intention of winning the first Test. What will be India’s playing XI in the first test? In which order, who will come out to bat? What will be the bowling attack policy in Virat’s bowling army? All these things will be announced or seen on Sunday only. But, sources reveal that the playing XI is being prepared with great care.
Former Indian Test team opener Wasim Jaffer has opined that captain Virat Kohli should enter the field with 7+4 i.e., 7 batsmen and 4 bowlers in the first match. But, sources are telling that Virat will go with his strategy. He will go to the plate with a playing XI of 6 batsmen and 5 bowlers.
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It is difficult for Ajinkya Rahane to play in the first Test match played at Centurion. Because, during the recently concluded bilateral series against New Zealand. He was hurt. He may not have fully recovered from that injury. Shreyas Iyer can be given a chance. Know the probable playing XI of Team India in the first match –
India’s playing XI
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mayank Agarwal, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant wicket-keeper, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.