After thoroughly dominating the three-match Test series against New Zealand, the Indian team started the five-match series with a bang. The hosts were clinical in every department and registered a comprehensive 6-wicket win over the Kiwis at Dharamsala. However, a collective batting failure in the second match at Kotla saw them losing the match by 6 runs. The defeat exposed the Indian team’s weakness and showed that there are still a lot of work to do if the team wants to defend the Champions Trophy title next year in England.
The third match will be played at Mohali and after that, the team for the final two ODIs will be announced. While several players in the team have cemented their spot, there are few slots which can go to other players. And with India scheduled to play only a few series before the Champions Trophy, the selectors would be looking to make a balanced team as quickly as possible. Here is the predicted squad for the next two matches:
The team management would definitely not want to make too many changes to the squad but they can bring in some new faces for the next two ODIs. Here is the predicted squad for the next two matches:
1. Rohit Sharma:
One of India’s most consistent performers for India in the limited-overs cricket, Rohit Sharma has found it tough to get going in the first couple of matches. So far, he has scored only 29 runs in the first two matches but is expected to retain his place in the squad for the final two ODIs.