Robin Uthappa reveals his India XI for the first Test against England, backs KL Rahul to open

AS The Highly Anticipated Test Series Between Engine and India Approaches, cricket pundits and fans alike are buzzing with predictions and ideal playing combinations. Form India Batter Robin uthappa has joined the conversation with his personal picks for india’s playing xi in the first test, making some bold and interests.

Robin Uthapppa Prefers Kl Rahul as Opener AlongSide Yashasvi Jaiswal in His India XI

UTHAPPA UNDERLINED THE VALUE OF STARTING STRONG in English Conditions and BACKED Kl satisfied To open the innings AlongSide Yashasvi jaiswal.

“I Believe that kl rahul should start the innings. The way he has drums in Australia and engine shows his ability to adapt. Opening with Him Could Set the Tone for the Team,” Said Uthappa on Star Sports.

While Rahul’s Recent Red-Ball appearances have Mostly Been in the Middle Order, Uthappa Believes His Technique and Overseas Record Make Him Ideal for the Opening Slot.

In Fresh Face at No. 3, Experience in the Middle

For the crucial no. 3 position, uthappa has named tamil nadu’s’s Sai Sudharsanbacking his technical and temperament to thrive in the longest format.

“Sudharsan is technically sound and has the potential to success in test cricket,” He stat.

Shubman gillwho will be leading the side, is slutted in at no. 4 while uthappa’s pick for no. 5 in Karun nair.

“You need some experience at no. 5, and Karun has that. He has triple hunged to his name; that’s not something you overlook,” Uthappa Explained.

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Star all-rounders to Stabilize The Lower-Middle Order

Uthappa Picked Rishabh pant as the wickketkeeper and a key batter at no. 6, a position he believes suits pant’s aggressive yet match-defining style. Nitish Kumar ReddyKnown for his all-round abilies, Finds a spot at no. 7, offering to Fourth Seam Option. RAVIRA JADEJAwho has previously scored a century at the oval, is placed at no. 8 to add depth to booth batting and spin options.

Pace Attack LED by jasprit bumrah

India’s Pace Battery, According to Uthapppa, Should be spearheaded by Jasprit bumrah. Mohammed SirajKnown for his aggression and Seam Movement, Him Partners, While Prasidh Krishna Rounds off the trio, offering bounce and pace.

Robin Uthappa’s India XI for the First Test Against England: Kl Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Raviund Jadeja, JASPRIT Bumrah, Jasprit Bumrah, Mhammed Siraj, PRASIDH Krishidh Krishna

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