How will be the playing 11 of Team India? (Photo- PTI)
Team India Playing 11 vs AFG: Team India will play the first match of the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan today i.e. on 13th June at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. This is the first ODI series between the two countries, which is considered very important for the preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. This match will be no less than a big test for Team India under the captaincy of captain Shubman Gill. Actually, star batsman Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are not part of the team due to injury. In such a situation, many big changes will be seen in the playing 11 of Team India for the first ODI.
Who will replace Virat Kohli?
It is a matter of relief for Indian fans that veteran batsman Rohit Sharma has completely recovered from his hamstring problem and passed the fitness test. He has joined the team and can be seen opening the innings with captain Shubman Gill. But in the absence of Virat Kohli, the biggest question is who will bat at number 3? There is a tough competition for the number 3 position between Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was included in the team in place of Kohli, and Ishan Kishan, who is returning after a long time. However, KL Rahul can also be an option for this place.
Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel also gave a big statement about this place in the press conference. Morne Morkel said that Ishan, KL Rahul or Jaiswal, we will try different players at number 3 in this series and see how it goes. This will give us a chance to try some things. Apart from these, Shreyas Iyer will come to bat at number 4. At the same time, wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul can take the responsibility of number 5.
Nitish Kumar Reddy will replace Hardik Pandya
Due to the injury of Hardik Pandya, young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has performed brilliantly in the IPL, may get a golden opportunity. After him, all-rounder Washington Sundar can be seen playing at number 7. Kuldeep Yadav can be a part of the playing 11 as a spinner. At the same time, the command of fast bowling can be in the hands of left arm pacer Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna. As the third fast bowler, either IPL star Prince Yadav or Gurnoor Brar may get a chance to debut in international cricket.
India’s probable playing 11:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav / Gurnoor Brar.
