Former India off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh has drafted his own India’s playing XI for the World Test Championship. The team is looking for the first World Title since 2013. Also, they are playing their second consecutive final, losing to New Zealand in 2021. Meanwhile, with only two days ahead of the final between India and Australia, Singh has drafted his own playing X for the 2021 finalists.
The batting order will be Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma to open the innings. In the middle order, the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravindra Jadeja have been included. In the wicketkeeper and bowlers slots, KS Bharat has been teamed up with either Shardul Thakur or Ravichandran Ashwin. Apart from this, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Umesh Yadav have been included.
“No, I don’t think so. KS Bharat has been playing for India now. If it were Wriddhiman Saha, then I would say yes, play him. He has more experience and he’s a better keeper. If KL Rahul was fit, I would’ve played him over KS Bharat as well,” Harbhajan said during a conversation on Star Sports.
Harbhajan Singh takes a massive U-Turn over KS Bharat on YouTube
However, the two-time World Cup winner for India took a massive U-Turn on his YouTube channel. He said that Ishan Kishan, who is yet to make his debut for India in Tests, can play in the summit clash of the WTC cycle 2021-23.
“I think this will add more strength to batting as Ishan Kishan can tackle the new ball much better than Bharat. He is an opener too and is in good form. So if the second new ball is introduced after 80 overs and Ishan walks out to bat he can play as an opener.
“Rishabh Pant is an explosive batter and Ishan also has the same quality. Although Bharat is superb behind the wickets, I don’t have much confidence in Bharat’s batting,” said Harbhajan.
This is how Twitter reacted
Would you go two spinners or four pacer was the major talking point. But he didnt address that. Bhai ye team to sab bana rahe what's new bhajji
— Archer (@poserarcher) June 5, 2023
If pitch is dry – Ashiwin, if not then Thakur.
If Ashwin plays – Replace U Yadav >< Thakur— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) June 5, 2023
Jitne bhi experts team bana rahe hain, sabki team se ek ek baar match kara do Australia se. Koi naa koi to final le aayegi ?
— Bhupender Thakur (@MisterBeeTee) June 5, 2023
for kids wtc final vs nz in pace condition ash anna 4 wickets pic.twitter.com/QcQDuKfRo0
— Diksha (@iammdiksha) June 5, 2023
No ashwin
He is overrated in SENA conditions
I don't remember his any match winning performance in SENA.
Couldn't take a single fifer till date, If Dhoni is considered a failed cricketer in the SENA, then Ashwin is also a failed cricketer in the SENA conditions— Mr Om?? (@MrOm14852020) June 5, 2023
1. S. Gill
2. R. Sharma(C)
3. C. Pujara
4. V. Kohli
5. A. Rahane
6. R. Jadeja
7. S. Bharat(WK)
8. R. Ashwin
9. U. Yadhav
10. M. Shami
11. M. Siraj
Note: Australia has many left handed batsmen and The Oval is the best pitch for the spinners to bowl in England.— Dhaanush L (@SuperSportsmass) June 5, 2023
Rohit,gill,puji,Virat,rahane,Bharat,jaddu,ash,thakur, siraj,shami…these needs to be my playing xi,thakur can provide you some key breakthroughs as well as some valuable runs,ash is world-class bowler and oval will deteriorate in last 2days and patch will exploit
— Sudhakar (@Sudhaka04646380) June 5, 2023
If shardul is bowling fit than shardul ko lena chahiye(because humne dekha kkr mai woh as a batsman khel rha tha and rana told ki shardul is not bowling fit and jab comeback kiya tab bhi length hit nhi kar rha tha)
— Suresh12raj (@suresh12raj) June 5, 2023
If you can't pick between ash or shardul than what's new in this ?
— Rahul (@thewon77) June 5, 2023
Axar as a pure batter shouldnbe there in 11 instead of Rahane
He is in form of his life and was 2nd highest scorer for India in BGT 2023— DC HYPE (@17xDC) June 5, 2023
