The World Test Championship final between India and Australia commenced on June 7 at the Oval ground in England, with Indian captain Rohit Sharma winning the toss and electing to bowl first. However, this decision did not yield the desired outcome as Australia posted a formidable total of 469 runs.
In response, Team India faced a shaky start, losing both openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill after a brief flurry of boundaries. Currently, the team is struggling and at risk of following on. It is speculated that a different player in place of Rohit Sharma could have potentially altered the outcome of the match.
Team India’s precarious situation persists in the World Test Championship final against Australia, with the team losing five wickets for just 151 runs. The partnership of Ajinkya Rahane and KS Bharat currently holds the key for India. The top order, especially the first four batsmen, failed to deliver, with captain Rohit Sharma shouldering significant responsibility. Unfortunately, Rohit Sharma’s poor form continued, as he fell lbw to an inside delivery from Pat Cummins after contributing just 15 runs. This extends his recent period of inconsistent performance, even in IPL 2023, where he struggled to make an impact in several matches.
Rohit Sharma’s failure once again highlights the potential impact of including Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was named as a standby player, in the playing XI. Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased exceptional form in IPL 2023, scoring 625 runs and even registering the fastest fifty in IPL history. His aggressive style of play and left-handed batting could have alleviated the pressure on Team India to score runs in the final.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has also displayed his talent in domestic cricket, making his first-class debut in 2019. With an impressive record of 1,845 runs in 15 matches at an average of 80.21, including nine centuries and two half-centuries, Jaiswal has emerged as a promising batsman. His highest score of 265 runs further solidifies his credentials.
Had Yashasvi Jaiswal been included in the playing XI for the World Test Championship final, Team India would have benefited from the presence of a left-handed batsman. With his aggressive approach, Jaiswal could have relieved some pressure on the team and potentially altered the dynamics of the match.
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