IND vs BAN: KL Rahul or Shubman Gill, who will make way for Rohit Sharma in the second test? Wasim Jaffer responds

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Hitting Coach Wasim Jaffer has opined that both KL Rahul and Shubman Gill will retain their places in the playing XI when regular skipper Rohit Sharma returns for the second Test.

The first Test between Bangladesh and India is currently taking place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram and the second Test will be played from December 22-26 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

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India captain Rohit was ruled out of the first Test due to a thumb injury sustained while playing on the slipcord in the second ODI of the three-match series against Litton Das & Co.

Reports have surfaced that Rohit has recovered, is fully fit to compete and will return to action in the second Test. Meanwhile, questions about the player he would replace have already sparked debate among fans. Notably, KL Rahul opened the innings alongside Shubman Gill in the first Test in Rohit’s absence.

One less pitcher and one batsman added I guess – Wasim Jaffer

During a discussion on ESPNCricinfo, former India National Cricket Team opening batsman Jaffer opined that a bowler will make way for Rohit, who is fit again. The 44-year-old man said:

“It’s an old saying that when batsmen don’t perform, bowlers go down. So one less bowler and one batsman added I guess. We will see that one bowler could be less and Rohit Sharma could make way for one of the bowlers.”

Notably, Gill would have been easily dropped from the playing XI with the return of Rohit, but the Punjab-born batsman snapped a scintillating century in the third innings of the first Test, which has made it a tough task for the club’s management. team leave it. to the. Also, the team management would not let down Rahul who is leading India in the first test against Bangladesh.

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