Indian World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh has urged the Indian team management to continue playing Indian wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul at number four in the three-match ODI series against Australia. The 31-year-old made a spectacular return to the team in his recently concluded 2023 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.
KL Rahul announced his return to international cricket with a brilliant century against Pakistan in the Super 4 phase of the Asia Cup. This will be a huge advantage for the team as he will play very well alongside Virat and Kohli and Ishankishan will be able to flourish in the match. He’s middle-class and he puts himself forward for the team.
Harbhajan Singh has said on his YouTube channel that in the absence of Virat Kohli in the first two matches, he wants Shreyas Iyer to play at third base and KL Rahul in the crucial fourth match. urged the team’s think tank to stay in place. Where he performed well for his team in the continental tournament.
“I hope Shreyas Iyer bats well at No. 3. I can’t give him any more batting opportunities than that.” KL Rahul has been doing great as No. 4. , I don’t want his position to change. India should not relegate him to No. 5 to give a chance to Shreyas Iyer or Suryakumar Yadav. But KL can choose to bat at No. 3 and Shreyas can bat at No. 4,” Harbhajan Singh said.
The 31-year-old brings much-needed stability to the middle order in continental events alongside Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. KL Rahul will aim to continue his good form in the third consecutive match against Australia at home, taking advantage of the opportunity given to him to announce a spectacular comeback.
Washington Sundar Didn’t Get Much To Do In That Game – Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh could play young Washington Sundar against experienced Ravichandran Ashwin in the first match against Australia as India have been called up for the final against Sri Lanka without Axar Patel He believed that there was, and claimed that the match would be played between India and Australia. Both teams are excited as he will be competing as one of the favorites to win the ODI World Cup in India.
“India has to choose between Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin.” Sundar was nominated as he was also called up for the Asia Cup final in Sri Lanka. I believe that. There wasn’t much he could do in this match. So I think he should be India’s No.8 in the first ODI. ”
“India vs Australia is a better series than the Asia Cup.” India will play Australia, a team full of winners. These two teams are the favorites to win the World Cup. It’s going to be tough competition. Yes, India will be without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (first two ODIs) but they are a decent team,” added Harbhajan Singh.
Australia begin their ongoing campaign in Mohali on Friday, followed by the 2nd ODI on September 24, and conclude the series in Rajkot on Wednesday, September 27 before the ODI World Championships will be held in India. The preparation for the cup is completed.
