“Transition Has To Happen”: Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies | Cricket News

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday dominated out drastic modifications within the successful mixture forward of the second Test towards the West Indies however admitted that inclement climate hasn’t helped in getting readability concerning the Queens Park Oval monitor. India received the primary Test by an innings and 141 runs and in contrast to earlier instances, the Indian skipper had made a refreshing change by asserting Yashasvi Jaiswal’s debut and Shubman Gill’s new batting place.

“In Dominica, we had a clear idea when we saw the pitch and knew the conditions. Here we don’t have clarity as there is talk of rain, but I don’t think there will be drastic changes. But whatever conditions are available, based on that, we will make that decision,” Rohit mentioned 48 hours earlier than main India to a historic a hundredth Test towards the West Indies.

While the skipper did not title anybody, the one weak hyperlink within the line-up is left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, who did not look as potent as Mohammed Siraj or Shardul Thakur within the opener.

As a brand new ball bowler, Rohit gave him solely 9 overs throughout two innings of which solely two overs had been despatched down by him within the second innings.

The Indian staff administration cannot be blamed if they’ve a 3rd spinner in Axar Patel to make life depressing for the Caribbeans or use Mukesh Kumar’s far more incisive swing bowling if situations stay overcast.

The skipper, who bought his tenth Test hundred within the first Test, was pleased that children like Jaiswal made full use of the chance by scoring 171 runs on debut.

Rohit believes that transition will occur in Indian cricket ahead of later however what function seniors play is essential.

“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 depend on these people and clearly they’re the way forward for Indian cricket and they’ll take Indian cricket to higher heights,” Rohit said.

He also expects West Indies to bounce back in the landmark Test between the two countries.

“It’s an honour to be taking the Indian staff into this sport and it would not occur every single day. The two groups have a lot historical past, a lot of excellent cricket performed.

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

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