IND vs AUS , Cricket World Cup 2023 : In the ODI World Cup 2023, the Indian team will start its campaign against Australia today. Today’s match will be played by Indian team at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Team India is facing difficulties before the match. It is considered difficult for opener batsman Shubman Gill to play against Australia. He is suffering from dengue. Coach Rahul Dravid has said that he has not been ruled out of the match, but according to media reports, it is difficult for Gill to play in India’s first match.
Gill has fever for several days
According to reports, Gill has fever for several days. When he was tested, he came out positive for dengue. He even had to be put on a drip. In such a situation, it is believed that Gill is out of the first match. Now the biggest question is who will replace Gill on Sunday against Australia? Who will open the innings with Rohit Sharma in Chennai?
Will Ishan Kishan join the team?
The Indian team will not want to take any risk regarding Shubman Gill. In such a situation, left-handed wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan is likely to be replaced in his place. He has faced fast bowlers in practice sessions. Kishan batted in the nets against Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. However, he did not appear comfortable during this period.
Ishan Kishan has opened for the Indian team before also. He has played 25 matches so far. During this period his average has been 44.30. Ishaan has 886 runs in his name. Ishan Kishan has also scored one century and seven half-centuries.
It is certain that Rahul can also be an option
Captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul can also be tried in the opening. Rahul has opened with Rohit Sharma for a long time. He has played 61 matches and during this period he has scored 2291 runs at an average of 47.72. Rahul has six centuries and 15 half-centuries to his name. Rahul has batted in the middle order in some matches. Now it remains to be seen whether Rohit Sharma tampers with the middle order and gets Rahul to open or goes with Ishaan.
Ashwin is also sure to play India vs Australia
Looking at the Chennai pitch, it is believed that experienced off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin can also play in the first match. If this happens then Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will form the spin trio. Ashwin bowled for a long time in the nets in partnership with Jadeja. If Ashwin plays then Mohammed Shami will have to sit out. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will be the main fast bowlers. Whereas, Hardik Pandya will play the role of the third fast bowler.
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