Iyer failing to recover from back spasms will certainly open up a spot in the Indian batting line-up and the choice will be between Surya, a career middle-order batsman who has the X-factor, and Gill, who has played for the national team in most Tests. Opening for the team.
Iyer, who has been a consistent performer in his short Test career, was India’s stand-out batsman in their 2-0 series win in Bangladesh in December.
“When New Zealand come to India at the end of 2021, Shubman sweetheart Was being considered for middle order as KL Rahul was to open Mayank Agarwal, Then Rahul got injured and Gill opened. After this he got injured again. His name was being considered for the middle order in the red ball.
with the captain Rohit Sharma And vice-captain Rahul is the first choice opener in the team, followed by Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli at number three and four respectively, the number five slot becomes very important in the Indian context as that person is expected to play the second new ball. Is performed.
In Gill’s case, being a Test regular and starting his red-ball career basically as a middle-order batsman certainly helps his case.
“When Rahul Dravid While leading India A, Gill played in the middle order in the West Indies A tour, where he scored a double century in one Test. To be honest, he was originally a middle-order batsman who was converted into an opener.”
In Surya’s case, his dominance against spinners on wickets that turn is a key factor.
“If Nathan Lyon gets to capitalize on his off break, SKY can isolate him with his footwork. But against Cummins, Hazlewood, Gill might be a better bet.”
Iyer, who missed the limited-overs home series against New Zealand, is yet to fully recover from his back injury and remains in the squad. National Cricket Academy for rehabilitation.