With rain playing a spoilsport, Rohit Sharma is yet to finalize the final XI for the second Test against West Indies. The visitors completed a dominating performance in the first game and will want to continue the winning run in Trinidad. However, the rain might foil India’s plan. Looking at the conditions, Rohit might opt to add one more pacer at the expense of a spinner.
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As mentioned above, the visitors are already leading the two-match series 1-0 following their stunning win by an innings and 141 runs. While Yashasvi Jaiswal starred on Test debut scoring 171 runs and Ravichandran showed off his class picking 12 wickets in the match, a couple of other Indian batted also had a gala time in the middle.
We haven’t Finalized our XI due to rain: Rohit Sharma
The visitors might be tempted to retain the same playing XI. However, if the pitch remains under covers due to rain for a long amount of time then the pacers might be more affective as compared to the spinners. On the other hand, Shubman Gill will want to get some runs under his belt as he is set to make another appearance at the number 3 spot.
India Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.
West Indies Squad for 2nd Test: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-capt), Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
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