Three Positives India can take away from 2nd unofficial Test match
On one side, the main squad is currently going through under preparations, and on the other side, another set of Indian talents, known as the India A team, played two multi-day practice matches against the England Lions. On the first unofficial test, it was raining runs under heavy weather, and in the next match, along with some batting brilliancies, the India A team showed some promising spells as well.
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On one side, the main squad is currently going through under preparations, and on the other side, another set of Indian talents, known as the India A team, played two multi-day practice matches against the England Lions. On the first unofficial test, it was raining runs under heavy weather, and in the next match, along with some batting brilliancies, the India A team showed some promising spells as well. The second unofficial Test ended in a draw. From this match, Indian team management can accumulate at least 3 positives ahead of the five-match Test series against England, starting on June 20.
Three positives Team India can take away from the 2nd unofficial Test:
1. Opening slot:
Over the past few years, Rohit Sharma established himself in the opening position. As he retired from the format, the management had to select someone who could play a significant role at the top of the batting order. BCCI has multiple options to form an opening pair, but finding the right combination is the main challenge, especially when the assignment is under overseas conditions. KL Rahul, after the retirement of Sharma and Virat Kohli, is now the most experienced batter in the Indian group there in the UK. Rahul's hundred and half-century in the first and second innings, respectively, during the 2nd unofficial Test can prove enough to convince the board officials to send him out on the ground as an opener.
2. Middle Order
The void created because of Virat Kohli's retirement is massive. He made his name with the Whites batting in the middle order, especially at number 4. India needs someone who is immensely talented and has the ability to perform best with pressure lying on their shoulders. Is there anyone in the current mix who can provide stability batting in the middle order? With tons of stats, Karun Nair is undoubtedly a good shout. Sai Sudharsan can be a good contender to hold a spot in the middle order after his dream run in IPL 2025.
3. Bowling
India may have to play some multiple matches without Jasprit Bumrah, the formidable weapon in India's bowling line-up, due to balance workload management. But the bowlers in the India A team proved that they can pick up wickets without the service from the apex bowler as well. Khaleel Ahmed impressed by claiming 4 wickets, and Anshul Kamboj, Tanush Kotian, and Tushar Deshpande also displayed some eye-catching spells against the England Lions.
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