This bowler may debut in the first test, competing with Prasidh Krishna for a place in the playing 11!

The first Test match between India and Australia will be played on the Perth ground from November 22. But Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will not be able to play in the first match. Gill is injured and Rohit has not gone to Australia after the birth of his son. Fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah will be seen taking charge in place of Rohit and Akashdeep may get a chance in the playing eleven to support him. Akashdeep has been performing well for some time and he has been successful in impressing everyone with his bowling. There is a competition between young Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna for the third pacer. 

Harshit Rana has impressed.

Delhi’s fast bowler Harshit Rana is considered a strong contender for the first Test. He has played only 10 first-class matches so far, in which he has taken 43 wickets. He is consistently performing brilliantly with a speed of more than 140 kmph and the ability to get good bounce. He has impressed even the big giants. During India’s net practice at Perth’s WACA ground, Harshit troubled the batsmen with his fast speed on many occasions. He can make his debut in the first Test match. 

Prasiddhi Krishna has experience.

Prasidh Krishna made his Test debut for the Indian team in the year 2023. He has played only two Test matches for India so far. At the same time, he has 29 wickets to his name in 17 ODIs. As the third fast bowler, he is also a strong contender to make a place in Team India. He has experience and he can get a good bounce in Australia. Krishna has taken 73 wickets in first-class matches and 113 wickets in List-A for India. Now what decision do the team management and captain take? Only time will tell. 

For the Test series against Australia, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana have got a chance as fast bowlers in Team India. Nitish Kumar Reddy also bowls fast. According to ESPNcricinfo’s report, the Indian team can field three fast bowlers. One fast bowler can play as an all-rounder. Nitish Reddy’s name is at the forefront of this. 

Team India Squad for Border Gavaskar Trophy: 

Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana.

Reserves: Khalil Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini