Navjot Singh Sidhu Predicts India's XI for Crucial Manchester Test

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill had a late meeting near the Manchester pitch to discuss the playing XI for the upcoming fourth Test. Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has predicted India's XI for the crucial match, suggesting the inclusion of Sai Sudharsan and expressing concerns about Karun Nair's place in the team.

Sidhu's predicted India XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Anshul Kamboj.

India, trailing 1-2 in the five-match series against England, faces selection dilemmas due to injuries and doubts over certain players. Sidhu advocated for Sudharsan's inclusion based on his recent form and technical abilities, while questioning Nair's place in the team.

Sidhu praised Mohammed Siraj as the unsung hero of India's pace attack, highlighting his control and experience in overseas conditions. Captain Shubman Gill defended Nair, expressing confidence in the player's abilities to perform when given the opportunity.

As the series hangs in the balance and India's middle order faces scrutiny, the final playing XI for the fourth Test remains uncertain.

According to the source: Times of India.