BCCI Recalls Ajinkya Rahane for World Test Championship Final Against Australia

• ByStartupStory     |    April 25, 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, to be held at the Oval in June. The BCCI has recalled middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane for the crucial test match, after he impressed with his form during the ongoing Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.

Former vice-captain Rahane has played 82 tests for India, but his last appearance was in January 2022. The BCCI’s decision to include him in the squad reflects the team’s need for an experienced player in the middle order.

Apart from Rahane, there are a few more surprise inclusions in the squad. KS Bharat and Jaydev Unadkar have been included in the squad after featuring in recent Test matches for India. Bharat will replace Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from an injury sustained in a car accident.

India’s squad for the WTC final comprises Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia has already announced their 17-player squad for the WTC final, which includes David Warner. Pat Cummins will return to play the captain’s role for the squad after leaving the tour of India early and sitting out the third and fourth Tests to be with his sick mother in Australia.

The 17 players selected in the touring party will be available for selection in the WTC final against India and the opening two Ashes Tests at Edgbaston and Lord’s. The selectors will evaluate the squad after the second Ashes Test and can make changes for the remaining matches against England at Headingley, Old Trafford, and The Oval.

The ICC World Test Championship is an important tournament for cricket fans around the world. The final between India and Australia promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to emerge victorious. The cricketing world is eagerly awaiting the final squad announcements from both teams, as the excitement builds up ahead of the match

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