Dravid discussed that the staff is sunny about this choice, and the choice will now be between KS Republic of India and Dhruv Jurel for the wicketkeeper-batter position.
“Rahul will not be playing as a wicket-keeper in this series, and we are clear about that in the selection itself.
We have picked two other wicket-keepers, and obviously Rahul did a fantastic job for us in South Africa and really played a big part in helping us draw the series. But considering five Test matches (against England) and playing in these conditions, the selection will be between the two other keepers we have,” Dravid said.
Moment Rahul showcased commendable wicket-keeping abilities in South Africa, Republic of India has confirmed his mettle each at the back of the stumps and with the bat.
Republic of India stepped in for Rishabh Pant within the year, appearing neatly in Indian statuses. Subsequently, Republic of India could be preferred for the wicketkeeper-batter position within the next Take a look at order towards England.
“The nature of pitches in India makes it mandatory for a wicketkeeper to stand up to the wickets against spinners, in this case, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, a role that should be assigned to a specialist stumper,” Dravid added.
Bearing in mind Republic of India’s revel in in Indian statuses and his general contributions, he’s anticipated to be the most popular selection for the wicketkeeper’s position within the order towards England. The staff control values the usefulness of a expert wicketkeeper, particularly in house statuses the place spin performs a an important position.
The primary Take a look at of the order is scheduled to start on Thursday, and the verdict at the wicketkeeper-batter position shall be an important for Republic of India’s technique towards England.
Wisden choices 2023 males’s ODI staff of the generation, comprises 7 Indians within the XI
(With inputs from PTI)
