Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill scored a century and a half-century, individually, in the intra-squad game to prepare for the WTC final. India lock horns with New Zealand in a prize clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, which starts on June 18 (Friday).
The BCCI publish a couple of images from Day 2 of the intra-squad game. Opener Shubman Gill, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, and pacer Ishant Sharma were the star players during the match.
Rishabh Pant keeps his rich vein of form and played a winning knock of 121 runs from 94 balls. Shubman Gill, on the other hand, gave his side a beloved start with an 85-run knock. With this performance, the youngster has made his situation for the opener’s slot before Mayank Agarwal in the WTC final.
Mohammed Siraj should be picked before Ishant Sharma in the WTC final: Harbhajan Singh
On the bowling aspect, Ishant Sharma returned with 3 wickets to make his case for a place in the playing XI. Some media reports have recommended India is looking to include Mohammed Siraj in the team alternately of Ishant Sharma.
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“If I was the captain, I would go with three pure fast bowlers. In that case, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami pick themselves. In this final, I would like to go with Mohammed Siraj ahead of Ishant Sharma,” said Harbhajan Singh told PTI on Thursday.
“Ishant is a brilliant bowler, but for this game, my choice is Siraj, who has shown remarkable improvement in the last two years. You have to look at the present scenario. Siraj’s form, pace, and confidence make him a better choice for this final match,” added Harbhajan Singh.
India will have to take max advantage of these warm-up games heading to the WTC final against New Zealand. While the Black Caps will come into the ICC event after playing a 2-match Test series against England.
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