The Indian team is all set for the mega clash against the mighty Aussie at the Oval for the WTC Final 2023. A lot of rumours have been circulated about the playing 11 which will fielding for India in the crunch game. Lately, BCCI posted a photo of Indian players which is looked at as a hint to the netizens. Did BCCI just reveal Team India Playing 11? let’s find out.
Indian players have started their preparation in full flow for the mega test against Aussie pacers. However, the news of Hazelwood’s unavailability may have put a smile on the Indian batter’s face. Whereas the Indian team has been practicing for the test match since they arrived on the 1st of June.
As the conditions of the Oval are very suitable for the seamers both teams would like to field 4 seamers in their lineup. This way India would only have a chance to field only one between Axar and Ashwin. The sectors will have a tough job ahead of them in picking a strong lineup.
Did BCCI just reveal Team India Playing 11 for WTC Final via an Instagram post?
The Indian cricket team often posts their team lineup ahead of any big game. On Sunday their official Instagram handle posted a few pictures of their practice at the Oval before the final showdown. The pictures consisted of 11 players who might play in the WTC Final starting on Wednesday.
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Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shubhman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammad Siraj, and Mohammad Shami were all featured in that post.
Fans are thinking that it might be the actual playing 11 that will be used for the WTC Final taking place on the 7th of June.
However, there is less possibility that it is the actual lineup of the Indian team as it consists of three spinners which is very unlikely in English conditions.
How Indian team could line up for the WTC Final 2023
Talking about what India could do for the mega clash on Wednesday, they can give a chance to Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur along with Shami and Siraj. Only one of the players between Ashwin and Shardul can play in the finals as the situation stands.
The probable 11 of India will consist of Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (C), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, and Mohammad Siraj.
