Published 18:49 IST, November 22nd 2020
Ian Chappell says India will face a 'selection dilemma' when Virat Kohli departs
Ian Chappell has gone on to say that Team India will face a 'selection dilemma' due to Virat Kohli's absence after the first Test at the Adelaide Oval
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Ian Chappell has gone on to say that re will be a 'selection dilemma' for Team India after first Test match against Australia which will be played on December 17. batting megastar would be heing back to India after elaide Test match to be with his wife Anushka Sharma as y are expecting ir first child in January. He has been granted paternity leave by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
'Selection dilemma': Ian Chappell
“India also face a selection dilemma when skipper Virat Kohli departs for home for birth of his first child following opening Test. This creates both a big hole in Indian batting order and an opportunity for one of ir talented young players to make a name for himself,” former Australian cricketer wrote in his column for ESPNCricinfo.
Virat Kohli in 2020/21 Australia series
Kohli will be leing India in limited-overs series against five-time world champions that includes three One Day Internationals which will be followed by same number of T20Is. He will n be making a solitary Test appearance by leing his team in first of four-match series at elaide Oval on December 17. As of w, elaide Test is expected to be played under lights with pink-ball.
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Can Team India rewrite history?
India h beaten Australia when y h toured Down Under during 2018-19 season by a 2-1 margin in four-match series to win ir maiden Test series on Australian soil. It remains to be seen wher Virat Kohli-led side will succeed in retaining iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy by getting better of a full-strength Australian side that features likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, etc.
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18:49 IST, November 22nd 2020