The final match of WTC between IND and AUS will be played between 7-11 June 2023. The BCCI on Tuesday announced the Indian squad for the final, which saw the return of veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane.

Talking to Star Sports, Sunil Gavaskar said –

“This change was badly needed in the Indian team. India needed an alternative to Shreyas Iyer. Ajinkya Rahane did not get a chance in the WTC team on the basis of current form. He performed tremendously in the Ranji Trophy. Well done in domestic cricket for Mumbai.”

Former Indian team captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed happiness over Rahane’s return to the team and said that with Iyer and Pant out of the middle order, it was necessary that the experienced batsman get a chance. Gavaskar further said – “The question is what will be the playing 11. Who will get a chance to play? Who will play the wicketkeeping role, KS Bharath or KL Rahul? We will have to wait for it.”

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Gavaskar chose his playing 11 –

He said – “I will keep Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill for the opening. Will keep Cheteshwar Pujara third, Virat Kohli fourth and Ajinkya Rahane fifth. KL Rahul will come at number six who will also do wicketkeeping.”

Gavaskar added – “Then Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will be responsible for the spin department. I will give the responsibility of fast bowling attack on the shoulders of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jaydev Unadkat.”