IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma Reveals India's Playing 11 for West Indies' 2nd Test

Published - 19 Jul 2023, 01:38 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

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Team India captain Rohit Sharma has hinted at the team combination for the upcoming second IND vs WI Test. The second and final match of the series is scheduled to be played at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad from Thursday (July 20).

India have an unassailable lead in the two-match series after their thumping win in the series-opener in Dominica. Bouncing back in style after the defeat in the WTC final, the Rohit Sharma-led side came up with a dominating all round performance against the hosts.

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India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 inside three days to start their campaign in the third cycle of WTC in style. With momentum on their side, Rohit Sharma & Co. will be looking to make the most of it and win the upcoming Test to continue their impress start to the new WTC cycle.

Rohit Sharma hints at team-combination for second IND vs WI Test:

Speaking ahead of the second Test, Rohit Sharma has hinted that Team India is unlikely to make any change to the winning combination. Rohit Sharma addressed the chances of rain but said that conditions won’t make the team make any drastic changes to the playing eleven.

“In Dominica, we were clear, we saw the pitch conditions, knew what’s about to happen,” Rohit Sharma said. “Here we don’t have clarity as there is talk of rain, but I don’t think there will be any drastic changes. But whatever conditions are available on the five days of the Test, based on that, we will make that decision.”

The upcoming game will be the 100th Test match between India and West Indies. Speaking about the historic moment, Rohit Sharma said: “It’s a big occassion. It’s an honour to be taking the Indian team into this game and it doesn’t happen every day. The two teams have so much history, so much of good cricket played.”

“I will expect no different in this Test. I am sure they (Windies) will bounce back and it will be exciting for both teams,” he added.

Rohit also spoke about Team India’s transition, saying: “Transition has to happen, whether today or tomorrow but I am happy that our boys who are coming in are doing well. And our role is important as we have to give them role clarity. Now it’s up to them how they want to prepare and perform for the team.”

“… And we rely on those individuals and obviously they are the future of Indian cricket and they will take Indian cricket to greater heights,” he added.