Border-Gavaskar Trophy / Team India is in big trouble, will be forced to change the squad!

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is going to prove to be an important test for Indian cricket this time. The last two times India created history by defeating Australia on its own soil, but this time the situation has changed a lot. Along with the trophy, the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) is also at stake. However, Team India is facing difficulties even before the start of the series. Due to injuries and personal reasons, the Indian team may potentially have to make changes in its squad.

Injuries increased the difficulties of the team

Team India's star batsman Shubman Gill has been injured even before the start of the series. Gill is almost certain to be out of the opening Test to be held at Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22 due to a fracture in his left thumb in the practice match against India A.

Apart from this, KL Rahul also injured his right elbow during the match simulation on the center wicket. At the same time, captain Rohit Sharma will not be available in the first match due to personal reasons. Rohit, who recently became a father for the second time, is currently spending time with his family and has not yet reached Australia.

New strategy of team management

The absence of these important players may affect the strategy of the Indian team. According to reports, the Indian team management has considered including Sai Sudarshan and Devdutt Padikkal in the squad. Both these players are already present in Australia, as they were part of the India A team.

Sai Sudarshan:

Recently performed brilliantly while playing at number 3 for India A.

In the second match, he caught the attention of the selectors by scoring a century.

Devdutt Padikkal:

Made his Test debut against England this year.

He played a brilliant innings of 88 runs against Australia A.

He has good experience of playing in the top order.

World Test Championship final at stake

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is not only a prestigious series but also a golden opportunity to make it to the final of the World Test Championship. Every match is important for Team India, as victory in this series is mandatory to reach the final.

Towards a challenging series

Playing in Australia has always been difficult. On fast pitches, the Indian team will not only have to keep its batting order strong, but also expect a strong performance from the bowlers. In the absence of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, the young players have a golden opportunity to prove themselves.

Conclusion

Team India has got off to a difficult start in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. But the Indian team has faced challenges and won in the last few years. It will be interesting to see how the team, led by captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid, strategizes and comes out of these difficult situations.