In Nagpur, India and Australia are facing off in their first Test match. Australia won the toss and decided to bat first, but lost two wickets early on. The Indian team includes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as well as several other experienced players in the lineup.
The Indian team’s batting has been strengthened by the comeback of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their lineup is so strong that even their number nine batter, Axar Patel, is a valuable contributor. This will be Rohit Sharma’s maiden Test match against Australia on home soil, while Kohli will be facing his favored opponent, against whom he boasts an impressive average of nearly 50.
As the first Test approaches, a video has surfaced of Virat Kohli throwing the ball to Rohit Sharma just before the toss. Although it is unclear if the video was taken at the Nagpur Test, the Indian fans at the stadium were enthusiastic as they witnessed the former captain bow to the current captain. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been integral parts of Indian cricket for a long time and have a close friendship marked by mutual respect and camaraderie.
The Indian team chose to field three spin bowlers in their lineup. In addition to Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel was selected as the third spinner in the starting eleven. This was part of India’s strategic plan
Two players, KS Bharat and Suryakumar Yadav, are making their debut in the first Test. Bharat was preferred over Ishan Kishan due to his superior wicket-keeping abilities against India’s spin bowlers. He boasts extensive experience playing domestic cricket and keeping wickets against the spinning ball.
The Border-Gavaskar series began with the first Test in Nagpur on January 9th. The next match, the second Test, will be held in Delhi from February 13th to 17th. The third Test will take place in Dharamsala from March 1st to 5th, and the fourth Test will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from March 9th to 13th. In order to qualify for the World Test Championship Final, India must win the series.