MSK Prasad, the former selector of the Indian Cricket Team. Has given a big response regarding the opening combination for the first Test match against Australia. He has said that Shubman Gill should open with captain Rohit Sharma in this match and he should not be sent in the lower order.

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When the Indian team will play the first Test match against Australia in Nagpur. Then the biggest question will be about the opening combination. The Indian team has many opening options. Captain Rohit Sharma will be the first opener and after that the management will have to choose between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. KL Rahul’s form hasn’t been that great but Shubman Gill has been in great form.

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Opening is the Best Place for Shubman Gill – MSK Prasad

Shreyas Iyer is not a part of the team due to injury and for this reason many people believe that Shubman Gill should be played at this position. However, MSK Prasad does not agree with this opinion. Talking to PTI, he said,

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If KL Rahul bats at number five in Test matches, then there should be no problem in it. I don’t think Shubman Gill will be asked to bat in the lower order. KL Rahul has played well in the middle order in ODIs and that is why he can play this role this time too. At the same time, instead of Ishan Kishan in wicketkeeping, KS Bharat should get a chance because he is being groomed for the last two years.

Let us tell you that former cricketer Akash Chopra has also said that only Shubman Gill should open in this Test match, while KL Rahul should play in the middle order.