Team India qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after Sri Lanka’s defeat at the hands of the New Zealand cricket team in the first Test match at Hagley Oval.
Earlier, India locked horns with the Australian cricket team in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. The first two games of the BGT series ended in favour of Team India before the third game ended in favour of the Aussies.
However, Sri Lanka lost to New Zealand in a thrilling encounter. New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets and have done a great favour to India as Rohit Sharma and Co have qualified for the WTC Final.
The fourth Test between India and Australia ended in a draw and irrespective of this result in the Ahmedabad Test, India have automatically qualified for the WTC Final.
Sunil Gavaskar suggests KL Rahul as the wicketkeeper for WTC Final
Earlier, Australia were the first team to qualify for the WTC Final and they did it by beating Team India in the third Test in Indore. Now that India have also qualified, they will lock horns with Australia in the final showdown.
The WTC Final between India and Australia will be held on June 7 at Kennington Oval, with June 12 set as the reserve day. Meanwhile, there is going to be a lot of team talk regarding the selection of the players.
Since the final is going to be played in English conditions, there is absolutely no doubt that some changes might be made. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar came up with an important change for the WTC Final.
While speaking to Sports Tak, the former Indian cricketer suggested KL Rahul as the wicketkeeper for the WTC Final ahead of KS Bharat. As of now, KS Bharat has been the first-choice wicketkeeper for India.
He was involved in all four games of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia recently. However, it is uncertain whether or not he will be picked as the wicketkeeper-batsman for WTC Final.
Won't mind tbh bcoz Rahul is definitely needed in England if not at iyer's place then bharat. https://t.co/9LPNISx7vV
Advertisement— Simran Randhawa (@Randhawa36_) March 14, 2023
That is pretty obvious…only Gully and seasonal fans gonna deny…those who have the game knowledge will definitely agree despite his current form…even if the IPL don't go that great…
He's a class player…form is temporary…— _Bobbaboiii_ (@IMNamanYadav9) March 14, 2023
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Can’t agree more.
Advertisement— Sujal (@Sujal_Pandey07) March 14, 2023
Absolutely agree. If he strikes well with bat, we will have terrific batting lineup. Unbeatable 👍
— Ruchit (@ruchitdarji) March 14, 2023
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It's a good option actually but KL should keep well
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— Why that (@HeeZG0ne) March 14, 2023
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Agreed. He is a much better overseas batter and had his share of success last time when India toured England. He should bat in the middle order and keep wickets. Though Gill against the swinging new ball is tricky but KL has to play in the middle if he keeps
Advertisement— BBBArena (@Aashray35735856) March 14, 2023
best suggestion I think because he would be comfortable at 5 or 6 position
— adarsh verma (@adarshv41070548) March 14, 2023
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He will do well in overseas conditions. Should be given a chance imo
Advertisement— Parth (@Parth81121) March 14, 2023
I agree with sunil Gavaskar the greatest player of India
— ISHU kumar (@ISHUGUP45648544) March 14, 2023
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