Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif spoke out on the team’s performance and emphasized the importance of Virat Kohli’s absence from the team for the opening Test. The first Test of the five-game Test series between Team India and England ended in a loss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. With the second Test rapidly approaching, the hosts will want to equalize the playing field after giving up the advantage to the visitors.
It is noteworthy that Kohli would also miss the second Test of the series. As the match drew near, Kaif thought that Kohli would make it in time for the third Test.
“Hopefully, before Virat Kohli arrives (after the second Test), it won’t be too late. Sarfaraz Khan or Dhruv Jurel, in his present state, may also be considered. However, there’s no denying that the Indian batting would suffer without KL Rahul and Jadeja. Washington Sundar can have a look-in since they want to bat till No. 9, therefore Axar could have to bat at No. 8, Mohammad Kaif said in the Times of India.
Shubman Gill is an exceptionally skilled batsman. Mohammad Kaif
In addition, Mohammad Kaif shared his thoughts on Shubman Gill’s debut test performance. In the first Test, Gill amassed 23 runs in two innings. Kaif expressed his opinion that he won’t always get flat wickets in the longest format and that he will try to make adjustments in the next match.
“There is no denying that Shubman Gill is an extremely skilled batsman, but his style of play is suited for flat pitches and white-ball cricket, which is what we see in limited-overs internationals. However, in Test cricket, the ball can bounce and turn, so Gill needs to improve his footwork. I have no doubt that he will make the required corrections and score runs once more, Kaif added.
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