The first test match between India and Australia will be played in Perth. What will be the batting order of Team India in the Test match starting from 22nd November? This is a big question. If media reports are to be believed, in the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul can open with Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, Cheteshwar Pujara does not agree with this strategy of Team India. Cheteshwar Pujara said while talking to the media that he will never make KL Rahul open and he also gave the reason for this.
Pujara told Rahul not to open
Cheteshwar Pujara told CricketNext, ‘I don’t know the batting order but I will make KL Rahul bat at number 3. KL Rahul has the experience of bearing pressure. I have heard that Padikkal can bat at number 3 because he is a left-handed batsman. Team India wants a combination of right and left hands. But I think it will be easier for KL Rahul to bat on first down.
KL Rahul failed in unofficial test
Cheteshwar Pujara is also right because KL Rahul did not look set to open even in the match against Australia A. This player was failing in both the innings against Australia A. Rahul was able to score only 4 runs in the first innings and 10 runs in the second innings. However, it is definitely being considered that Rahul will open in Perth. It is also a matter of concern for Rahul that his form is not going well. Besides, questions have also been raised about his place in the Test team. Now if Rahul fails even on the Australia tour, he may be removed from the Test team.
