New Delhi- Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has advised Rohit Sharma to bat at number three in the second Test match against Australia. Rohit Sharma managed to play in the first Test played in Perth. India made KL Rahul the opening partner of Yashaswi Jaiswal in the first Test match. Yashshwi scored a century in the second innings while Rahul scored a half century. Pujara says that KL Rahul should be sent to open with Jaiswal in the day-night Test to be played in Adelaide.
In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Rahul batted in the top order instead of the middle order in the first Test in Perth. Pujara, who has been the backbone of the Indian batting on the last two tours of Australia, believes that there should be no change in the opening pair after the 295-run victory in the first Test. Jaiswal scored a century in the first Test while Rahul played innings of 26 and 77 runs.
Pujara demanded not to change the batting order
Pujara told ESPNcricinfo, ‘I think there should be no change in the batting order. KL and Yashaswi should open the innings and Rohit will be at number three while Shubman will be at number five. If Rohit is to open the innings, KL should come in at number three. But not below that. I think he should enter the top order as it suits his style.
Shubman Gill can play day-night Test
Gill, who was ruled out of the first Test due to a fractured thumb, will play the day-night Test in Adelaide from December 6. “Gill should come in at number five because it will give him time,” Pujara said. Even if two wickets fall early, he can play the new ball well. After this he can play his shots in the 25th or 30th over. He can come if three wickets fall early and Rishabh Pant will be there with the old ball. Pant will not have to play the new ball.’ The Indian team is leading 1-0 in the 5-match Test series.
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