Prasidh Krishna likely to get Test call-up; Hardik, Shaw may miss out WTC final

[Ankit_sharma03]

The Indian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, against New Zealand, is expected to be selected in the next 48 hours, most likely on Friday (May 7). The selectors are expected to pick a jumbo squad consisting of at least four openers, about four to five middle-order batsmen, eight to nine pacers, four to five spinners and two to three wicketkeepers, Cricbuzz understands.

The exact size of the squad will depend on the BCCI advisory on whether to select for the five-Test series set to be played in England or just for the WTC final. The team management is believed to have asked for a large contingent so that it can have a few intra-squad games before the big ICC match. The final, as reported earlier, will be held in Southampton from June 18 to 23.

The squad, however, is unlikely to have too many surprises. The Chetan Sharma-led committee is expected to retain almost all the members who were part of the four-Test home series against England in February-March with a few exceptions. The only key debate is whether to retain Hardik Pandya. With the Baroda all-rounder not bowling even in the Twenty20 games regularly, the selectors may consider other options.

 

There could be a discussion on Prithvi Shaw, the hard-hitting Mumbai batsman, who excelled in the IPL. But with four other openers - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal -- almost certain, the young Mumbai opener may miss out on it. He has a chance, nevertheless.

The pace department could have a surprise pick in Prasidh Krishna. The 25-year-old Karnataka bowler could have competition from Delhi's Navdeep Saini but the team management is believed to be impressed with Prasidh, who did reasonably well in the three ODIs he played against England in March. The other pacers who could be on the flight will be the expected ones -- Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur. Mohammed Shami, who missed out on the England Tests, should return.

Comeback men

Just like Shami, two others who are expected to stage comebacks are Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari. The two had not featured in the England series but will find favour with the selectors, the latter mainly because he is currently playing in England and the former is an automatic choice in any India XI.

R Ashwin and Axar Patel - the star performers in the England series - will get the nod for the spinner's role just as Cheteswar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli for the middle-order duties. Washington Sundar is also likely to be retained in the squad. KS Bharat could be in contention for the third wicketkeeper's role but regulars Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha are certainties.

When the Indian team will travel is still not known. The earlier plan was to take off from Ahmedabad after the IPL final on June 2 by a charter flight. The Indian women's team, which is slated to play one Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is, was to join them. However, there is no immediate news of the women's team being picked.

 

 

Link - https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117377/prasidh-krishna-likely-to-get-test-call-up-hardik-pandya-prithvi-shaw-may-miss-out-wtc-final-india-squad-cricbuzzcom

[Ankit_sharma03]

Not in favour of taking - Mayank , KL, shaw as openers in england. Try easwaran....he looks to have a tighter game 

 

 

 

[Norman]

Wait! So there is a chance that the final is still on?

[Lone Wolf]

KL must be taken as a back up middle order option.  I think they'll pick same squad for England tests as well.  On Current form taking Shaw won't be bad either in a 22-24 man squad. 

Shame that India A tour is scrapped.  So Intra squad games are only options left. 

[ShoonyaSifar]

Likely to have 22-24 players, team for both WTC finals and the 5 test tour to England to be picked tomorrow.

[Vickydev]

I would have preferred Porel. He could cause havoc in English conditions..Nevermind, neither would be getting a chance anyway

[neel roy]

2 hours ago, Norman said:

Wait! So there is a chance that the final is still on?

What do you mean.. uk had zero deaths in last few days. Everything is opening up on may 17. By june 21 you can even have rock concerts without face covering.. so yes it is ON

[Norman]

What do you mean.. uk had zero deaths in last few days. Everything is opening up on may 17. By june 21 you can even have rock concerts without face covering.. so yes it is ON

I know it's great over there but my question was more in regards with us being on their red list and the banning of Indian flights.

[neel roy]

1 hour ago, Norman said:

I know it's great over there but my question was more in regards with us being on their red list and the banning of Indian flights.

Thats true. Good point. I think by june hopefully it ll be ok and as of now there will have to be a hard quarantine in a designated hotel. My guess is as the wtc is happening in Southampton which has a 5 star hotel attached to it, indians will have to do the quarantine there before starting the practice. One good thing about early doors for ipl is indian players will have more time to recuperate..

[sage]

1 hour ago, Norman said:

I know it's great over there but my question was more in regards with us being on their red list and the banning of Indian flights.

Elite sports players are exempt from red list (along with politicians and other groups - hence India at G7). Just have to quarantine for 10 days in the designated hotel so no practice allowed

[The Realist]

Vihari can't buy a run in County cricket.

 

Neither will VC Rahane if he plays.

[Ankit_sharma03]

Players that we shud take 

 

• Deepak chahar
• Vijay shankar
• Abhimanyu easwaran

 

Players we shudnt take 

 

• Mayank (sochna bhi mat )
• Navdeep saini
• Hardik pandya (coz he aint bowling)
• Kuldeep yadav
• Axar patel (unless jaddu is injured)

 

Players whom im not sure about

 

• KL n Shaw- their technique in recent times against moving ball scares me
• Prasidh- unless i see his red ball bowling i wont have confidence in him

[Ankit_sharma03]

8-9 pacers ...ok 

 

Ishant 

Bumrah 

Bhuvi (subject to fitness)

Shami 

Siraj 

Thakur 

Umesh - shudnt go but will be taken for sure.

Prasidh (looks like)

Porel (put on great numbers)

Deepak chahar ( wud surely be in my squad)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Vk1]

5 hours ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

Players that we shud take 

 

• Deepak chahar
• Vijay shankar
• Abhimanyu easwaran

 

Players we shudnt take 

 

• Mayank (sochna bhi mat )
• Navdeep saini
• Hardik pandya (coz he aint bowling)
• Kuldeep yadav
• Axar patel (unless jaddu is injured)

 

Players whom im not sure about

 

• KL n Shaw- their technique in recent times against moving ball scares me
• Prasidh- unless i see his red ball bowling i wont have confidence in him

Deepak is kind of mandatory in Eng conditions.. he is a handy lower order bat as well.. Perfect replacement for Bhuvi who is likely to get injured anytime

[DeepSpace]

11 hours ago, neel roy said:

What do you mean.. uk had zero deaths in last few days. Everything is opening up on may 17. By june 21 you can even have rock concerts without face covering.. so yes it is ON

Yep, not every govt is stupid and incompetent as Modi Sarkar.

[Jay]

15 hours ago, sarchasm said:

On to cricket, our depth in pace department isn't comfortingly deep to cut someone like Saini out of the squad. Especially in a bubble environment with injury replacement pretty much ruled out. Bumrah, Ishant, Siraj, Shami, Saini, Prasidh, and perhaps Kartik as the apprentice. 7-8 quicks is ideal.

 

Hardik is useful but if he cannot put in 10-12 overs a day then best not to bother.

 

Don't see Shaw get a gig in tests yet, our selectors have never been the one to take such punts.

Add in porel, avesh and Thakur. 

 

That's plenty depth. Better than any other side. 

[nitinbwj]

On 5/7/2021 at 12:00 PM, sarchasm said:

On to cricket, our depth in pace department isn't comfortingly deep to cut someone like Saini out of the squad. Especially in a bubble environment with injury replacement pretty much ruled out. Bumrah, Ishant, Siraj, Shami, Saini, Prasidh, and perhaps Kartik as the apprentice. 7-8 quicks is ideal.

 

Hardik is useful but if he cannot put in 10-12 overs a day then best not to bother.

 

Don't see Shaw get a gig in tests yet, our selectors have never been the one to take such punts.

Shaw has been asked to lose weight and informed that he is to slow for a 21 year old 

[ShoonyaSifar]

Unfortunately he has tested positive after returning home. Wish him a speedy recovery.

 

Not clear yet if he can still be part of the group to England, will need to enter the team bubble by 25th May.

[rkt.india]

He is going to miss the bus. Tested positive.

[express bowling]

28 minutes ago, rkt.india said:

He is going to miss the bus. Tested positive.

 

 

He can join later.

 

Be a part of the squad for the 5 tests vs England at least.