Speaking to the media on Friday (June 18), Sridhar said the team management is confident that the playing XI announced for the WTC Final will perform well under any conditions. Still, if needed, Team India may consider changing the playing XI at the time of the toss.
The conditions in Southampton will likely favor the fast bowlers more than the spinners. So, the only change India can consider making is including an extra pacer in the playing XI.
Mohammed Siraj could gain a place in the match squad, but to include him, Team India will have to drop either Ravindra Jadeja or Ravichandran Ashwin. Since this decision will hurt the team’s batting strength, the management might stick to the same XI only.
We’ll go in like we approach any new game: Team India’s fielding coach R Sridhar
Although not a single ball was possible on the opening day of the World Test Championship Final, Team India’s fielding coach R Sridhar affirmed that the Indian players would not be under pressure when they take the field tomorrow.
While Sridhar is hopeful that the game will begin tomorrow, Southampton’s weather forecast hints that fans might have to wait longer for the first ball of the WTC Final.
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