Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 04, 2025, 05:00 PM
IND vs ENG: Team India under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma is preparing for its last series before the Champions Trophy. This ODI series is an important opportunity for India and England, in which they can test their preparations, and the players will get a chance to return to form. The first match of this three-match ODI series against England will be played on 6 February in Nagpur. So let's know what India's possible playing XI can be in the first match.Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have the responsibility of openingRohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will come as India's opening pair. Although Yashasvi Jaiswal is also a part of the team, he has been selected as a backup opener and there is less chance of him getting a place in the playing XI in the first match.Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer dominate the middle orderFormer captain Virat Kohli's name is at the forefront for the number three position. At the same time, either KL Rahul or Shreyas Iyer can get a chance to play at number four. However, Shreyas Iyer may get a chance to bat at number four in the first match, as it is difficult for KL Rahul to find a place in the playing XI.Rishabh Pant in the role of wicketkeepingTeam India has two wicketkeepers – KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. But Rishabh Pant is more likely to be selected for wicketkeeping in the first match, while Rahul may have to sit out.Strong batting due to the presence of all-roundersAll-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar are in the team, who can contribute in both batting and bowling. With these all-rounders, Team India's batting becomes deep and there is hope of scoring runs from the lower order if needed.Bowling attackApart from Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh is also likely to make a presence in the bowling. Jasprit Bumrah will not be able to play in the first two matches, so Shami and Arshdeep will be entrusted with the responsibility of fast bowling. Kuldeep Yadav can play an important role in the spin attack.India's probable playing XI for the first ODI:
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh