IND vs ENG: Sarfaraz And Rajat Will Play In The Second Test

In Hyderabad, Gill played innings of 23 and 0, and Shreyas innings of 35 and 13 runs. Rahul and Virat not playing will also increase the headache for the critical position of number four. It remains to be seen whether Shreyas is given a chance here or one of Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan is given a chance.

The defeat in the first Test against England and the unavailability of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja have created many headaches for the Indian team management for the second Test, which starts Friday. The biggest concern is the poor form of critical batsmen Shubhman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. The performance of both these cricketers in the last 10 Test innings has been pathetic. Gill has scored 160 runs, and Shreyas has scored only 131 runs in the last 10 Test innings. 

If these two batsmen also do not play in the second Test, then the problems of the Indian team will increase. However, the team's batting coach, Vikram Rathod, says he is a young cricketer and has not played much Test cricket. There is a need to be patient with them. Gill has played 21, and Shreyas has played 13 test matches. Rathore even said that he is sure that the young cricketer will play big innings soon.

Good Performance Of Gill-Shreyas Is Necessary.

India's success in the second Test will revolve around the performance of Gill and Shreyas. In Hyderabad, Gill played innings of 23 and 0, and Shreyas innings of 35 and 13 runs. Rahul and Virat not playing will also increase the headache for the critical position of number four. It remains to be seen whether Shreyas is given a chance here or one of Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan is given a chance. 

Also, Jadeja is out, so the team management must make significant changes in the top-order batting order. Jadeja played at the number six position in Hyderabad. This sequence is for the entire batsman. It remains to be seen who among Akshar Patel and KS Bharat is given a chance in this order.

Sarfaraz Rajat, Both Are In Form

The headache is not only about the order but also about the selection. Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan has been included in the team instead of Rahul. Sarfaraz has come after playing a brilliant inning of 161 runs against the England Lions, while Rajat Patidar of Madhya Pradesh has been included in the team since the Hyderabad Test. Coach Vikram Rathod also believes choosing one of the two is difficult. Although the selection has to be done by Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma, it isn't easy to choose one among the two.

Will Give Priority To Passion Instead Of Aggression

England's morale is high due to the success of the baseball (aggressive game) strategy in the first Test. Still, the Indian team management will not respond aggressively to baseball. Vikram Rathore says he expects a better performance from the batters in the second Test. He said that there is a difference between playing cricket with passion and playing aggressive cricket. He wants his batters to play with passion. 

If there is a chance to score runs, then one should take advantage of it. The batsman will have to bat, considering the pitch and conditions. Rathod said that, according to him, the defeat in Hyderabad was due to a lack of discipline in batting.

Sweep Shots Will Not Be Made Into Weapons

England had spoiled the rhythm of Jadeja and Ashwin through sweep, reverse sweep, and reverse heart scoop in the Hyderabad Test. Rathore also praised England's batting but did not say that the Indian batters will face trouble against England's spinners in this series. I will use a sweep shot. Rathore says that no batter can start playing this shot overnight. For this, one has to practice. He also said that it is always beneficial if you add more shots to your game.

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