Team India named their playing XI, which includes two spinners, a day ahead of the scheduled start of the WTC final. There have been calls in certain quarters for India to alter their composition, considering that the pitch might have more moisture and be seamer-friendly.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra pointed out that Ravindra Jadeja is likely to hold on to his place due to his all-round prowess.
The cricketer-turned-commentator reckons Hanuma Vihari might be a misfit in the playing XI, with No.6 being the ideal position for Rishabh Pant. Aakash Chopra explained:
Aakash Chopra added that the inclusion of a seamer at the expense of Jadeja will compromise the batting depth, considering that the top-order batsmen might struggle against the new ball in these conditions.
Team India will surely be in a dilemma if it is a moisture-laden pitch. However, they are likely to persist with their chosen XI even in such a scenario as the spinners could also come into play on such a track.
“You might want to bowl first now” - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra signed off by stating that both teams might look to make the opposition bat first under the changed circumstances.
Team India might have had second thoughts of inserting the opposition in if they stick to their playing XI with the two spinners. New Zealand, on the other hand, are likely to bowl first to get the best out of their potent seam attack.
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