India plans to play XI for 2nd Test against West Indies with Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan Magic Post

India are all set to face West Indies in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi starting Friday, October 10. Shubman Gill and Co. currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, thanks to their thumping win by an innings and 140 runs in the opening Test.

The hosts are unlikely to make many changes to the team that won in Ahmedabad with most of the batters and bowlers not having a heavy workload. The think tank and the captain suggested it in the pre-match press conference.

Indian squad for Test series against West Indies: Shubman Gill (C), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Dvdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), N. Jagadeesan (WK), Nitish Reddy, Wasington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasid Krishna.

On that note, here is India’s predicted XI for the second Test against the West Indies.

Openers: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal

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KL Rahul notched a fine century in the previous Test, while Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn’t convert a start. There are no prizes for guessing India’s opening combination in Delhi, with the duo expected to retain their place not just for the Test but for the foreseeable future.

Middle order: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy

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Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate spoke about Sai Sudharsan’s potential, indicating that he is part of the team’s long-term plans. The left-hander hasn’t had an incredible start to his Test career, but it’s safe to assume runs are around the corner.

India has no reason to make any changes to its middle order. Captain Shubman Gill and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will form the leadership group, while Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy will add immense depth and versatility to the team.

Dhruv Jurel, who made his maiden Test century in the previous match, will continue to don the gloves.

Lower order: Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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Jasprit Bumrah didn’t have much to do in Ahmedabad, and he is expected to lead the attack alongside Mohammed Siraj. Kuldeep Yadav, who knows a thing or two about the game in Delhi, will also be there.