IND Vs ENG: The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England will be held today (January 22). England has announced the playing 11 players. The Indian team has not yet revealed its full cards. Like every time, this time also the Indian team will announce its team at the time of toss. If the team’s head coach follows Gautam Gambhir’s old theory, then Rinku Singh can be dropped from India’s playing eleven. Because Gautam Gambhir wants to include as many all-rounders as possible in the team.
Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team will play the first T20 match against England at Eden Garden, Kolkata. All eyes will be on Mohammed Shami, who is set to make a comeback in T20 after two years. Arshdeep Singh will also be seen bowling with him. It is also being said that Harshit Rana may also get a place in the team. Apart from this, one spinner, two spinners and one all-rounder will also be in the team.
Rinku Singh’s card may be cut
Talking about the playing eleven of the Indian team, the names of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are being considered final as openers. While Tilak Verma will be at third position and captain Suryakumar Yadav will be at fourth position. India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s place at fifth place is confirmed. However, it is not decided yet whether Rinku Singh will play at number 6 or not. If coach Gambhir wants to include an all-rounder in the team like in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, then Nitish Reddy can be included in the team in place of Rinku Singh. In such a situation, Rinku Singh may have to sit out of the team. Because, Akshar Patel’s place at number 7 is fixed.
Washington and Varun’s place in the team is almost certain.
After this, Washington is expected to play well at number 8. Apart from this, young spinner Varun Chakraborty will also be seen in the team. In such a situation, India can take the field with two pacers, but considering the conditions in Kolkata, this bet can prove to be harmful for India. Even after this, India will have two good fast bowlers and two fast all-rounders, one of whom lacks pace. One option could be to replace Nitish with Harshit Rana as his bowling is fast and he can prove to be a game changer for India.
