The countdown to the start of the Perth Test has begun. And, if it is said that Ashwin is likely to play in the first match of the series, then there is nothing surprising in it. Media reports are claiming that Ashwin can play as the only spinner in the Indian playing XI. Why will Ashwin play in Perth? Why is it necessary for him to play? The reason for this is also clear. Apart from this, the Indian playing XI in the first match of the Test series has also started to be guessed through the pictures from Perth.
First of all, know why Ashwin can play the Perth Test? The reason behind this is Australia's batting line-up, in which it is believed that there will be 3 left-handers. Now wherever there is a left-hander, Ashwin will definitely be there. Oh, brother, Ashwin's record is so great against left-handed batsmen. Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Usman Khawaja are expected to play from Australia. All three are left-handers. In such a situation, Ashwin can become India's lethal weapon. Apart from left-handers, Ashwin also has a good record against Steve Smith.
It is being told in the report that Ashwin will be the only spinner in the playing eleven of the Perth Test. According to that, Jadeja and Sundar cannot play. The pitch of Perth is said to be green grass, which simply means that fast bowlers will have a good time. In such a situation, India can field 3 pacers. According to media reports, Nitish Kumar Reddy can make his Test debut.
According to the Cricbuzz report, earlier during the fielding practice in Perth, when the slip cordon was made, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was seen with Devdutt Padikkal at first slip, Virat Kohli at second slip and KL Rahul at third slip. Apart from these, Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen standing at the gully position. Dhruv Jurel was sometimes seen stationed at a wide gully and sometimes at a silly point.
Now pictures do not lie and if we look at the practice pictures, they seem to point towards Team India's playing eleven. In the Cricbuzz report itself, the batting practice of the batsmen on the nets was also mentioned. The first pair to come out to bat was Yashasvi and Rahul, which makes it clear that they will open. After that Devdutt Padikkal came with Virat and then Pant and Jurel.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, R. Ashwin, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jaspreet Bumrah, Akashdeep, Mohammad Siraj.
