Watch: Ravi Shastri reveals his playing XI for WTC Final against Australia

India and Australia will meet in the World Test Championship Final of it’s second edition on June 7. The Indian team has already revealed their 15-person roster. Regarding the team’s playing 11, there is ongoing rumour at the same time. In response, the Indian veteran has made a significant statement and chosen his final 11 players.

It’s noteworthy that a large number of veteran players, including as team captain Rohit Sharma, fellow opener Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, etc., are presently competing in the IPL playoffs. After May 28, these players will fly to London. On Wednesday, there were rumours that Mohammad Siraj and Virat Kohli might go.

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has chosen his playing lineup for this important game, which will take place at Kennington Oval in London. He thinks that Team India should face Australia in this important game with a strong lineup that includes both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Significantly, the Indian team won the Test match at the Oval in the year 2021 when Shastri was the coach of the tour of England. However, fast bowlers Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, and Shardul Thakur, in addition to the then vice captain Rohit Sharma’s century innings, played a key role in the victory. had a part. Bumrah isn’t on the team this time.

When selecting his playing lineup for the championship game, Ravi Shastri stated that India’s loss of Bumrah was a setback and the team should start with another spinner. In an ICC programme, Shastri said that India’s previous performance in England was due to the presence of Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Siraj on the team. Thus, you have an all-rounder in Shardul along with four quick bowlers. if your fast-bowling strategy isn’t particularly effective. You should select two spinners if you believe that some of the fast bowlers have matured and are no longer as quick. Both Ashwin and Jadeja are excellent spinners.

Here is Ravi Shastri’s Playing XI for WTC Final:-

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.