India are set to face Afghanistan on Saturday in an important match in their world cup. The match provides the right platform to check new players in the team. This is because of the injury problems India had in the last one week.
India are set to be clear favorites. But Afghanistan are no push overs but the neighbours did not play to their potential in the ongoing world cup. Here is how India will likely lineup against Afghanistan on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma
The Indian opener is in sensational form in the ongoing world cup. He is the highest run getter for India and already scored two hundreds and one fifty in the three matches that India played in.
KL Rahul
With Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, KL Rahul will open the innings for India. The elegant batsman proved that he can adapt to team’s needs with a fine fifty against Pakistan.
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Virat Kohli (c)
The Indian skipper is one of the key players in this Indian team. He is looking in fine form in the ongoing event. On the other hand, he should be the key for India in the upcoming matches.
Kedar Jadhav
Kedar Jadhav did not get many opportunities with both bat and ball. However, he is an important option for Virat Kohli. The skipper can always look for some overs from Kedar Jadhav when the situation arises.
Rishabh Pant
The left hander had just joined the team officially after Dhawan missing out. However, Vijay Shankar got injured in the training session on Thursday. With his sensational form in IPL, Pant should be a given a start against Afghanistan.
MS Dhoni
Arguably the most important piece for India, MS Dhoni‘s experience is an invaluable asset. His ability to read the game from behind the stumps is unparalleled. Meanwhile, he is the No.1 keeper for India.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is an indispensable part of this Indian team. He was wonderful with both bat and ball in this world cup. Even though, his batting is stellar, he has improved tremendously with the ball.
Mohammed Shami
Shami will make his way into the team against Afghanistan. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar injured, he will have an important role in the pace attack.
Kuldeep Yadav
It is impossible to see this Indian team lineup without Kuldeep Yadav. Ravi Shastri has already declared him as No.1 bowler in current Indian team. He weaved his magic against Pakistan middle order and proved his worth once again.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Just like Kuldeep, Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the key factors for India in middle overs. The duo work in tandem to get India crucial wickets during the crucial phase. He should make an appearance against Afghanistan.
Jasprit Bumrah
In the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah will spear head Indian bowling attack for the coming matches. He is expected to deliver as he is considered the best pacer in the world for sometime now.