India vs Australia Test Series: The first match of the four-Test series between India and Australia will be played on 9 February. Both Ishaan Kishan and KS Bharat are included for the Test series. But now former India cricketer Akash Chopra has spoken of giving a chance to KS Bharat in the Indian playing XI. He has also given a big reason for this. Let’s know about it.
Akash Chopra gave this Statement
Former India cricketer Akash Chopra said, ‘It is really unfortunate that Rishabh Pant is not available for us at this time. He is the kind of player who can play in all formats. I think we will look at different players in different ways. I would say that both KS Bharat and Ishaan Kishan are contenders for Test cricket.
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Told this big Reason
Akash Chopra further said, ‘If you need a better keeper then KS Bharat. But if you need an explosive batsman because we do not have a lefty in the top order, then I would say we can say Ishan Kishan. Personally, Bharat would be my priority as he can keep the scoreboard moving in Tests and we need someone who can handle Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja behind the wicket.
Toss is going to happen between Ishaan Kishan and Sanju Samson
Asked about picking a wicket-keeper for India in white-ball cricket, Chopra said, “In T20s, it’s going to be a toss-up between Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson and in ODIs, KL Rahul will be there, no doubt about it.” Is.’
Already Part of the team
KS Bharat has made regular appearances for India A and averages 47.95 in first-class matches. He was Pant’s back-up for a long time in the Test team. Wriddhiman Saha also impressed with his wicketkeeping skills when he did not keep due to a stiff neck during India’s first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur in November 2022.
On the other hand, Ishaan has been given a chance in the Test team for the first time after being in the white-ball team for some time.
