New Delhi: The first match of the three-game ODI series between India and England is scheduled to be played on July 14 (Tuesday) at the Edgbaston ground in Birmingham. With stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ranks, the Indian team looks formidable; however, tutorage Shubman Gill and throne mentor Gautam Gambhir squatter a significant rencontre in selecting the playing XI. The biggest question revolves virtually the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar.
Selection headache for Team India?
Unlike the T20 squad, there isn't as fierce a scramble among players for spots in the ODI team. Nor is there a youngster like Vaibhav Suryavanshi waiting in the wings to unravel into the playing XI. Nevertheless, Gautam Gambhir faces a dilemma regarding the team combination where a single wrong visualization could prove plush for Team India.
What well-nigh the batting order?
The batting order appears largely settled. Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the innings in the last ODI versus Afghanistan, but he is not part of the squad for the England series. Former tutorage Virat Kohli has returned, and his spot at number 3 is assured; consequently, Ishan Kishan will have to sit out of the playing XI.
Rohit Sharma and tutorage Shubman Gill are likely to unshut the innings in this match. Following them, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul will shoulder the responsibility of the middle order. Shreyas and Rahul are among India's most reliable batsmen at the number 4 and number 5 positions, respectively, in ODI cricket. However, Rahul's batting position has seen frequent changes since Gautam Gambhir took over as throne coach. It will be interesting to see at which position he is fielded versus England.
