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You Cannot Have A Cushion For Batting Order In Tests, Need Specialists In Side, Says Ankola

By IANS News January 02, 2025 • 17:44 PM View: 688

World Test Championship: An aspect which has caught the attention of Indian team on their ongoing tour of Australia has been the frequent changes in the playing eleven of their matches so far.

Be it the batting order change or having more all-rounders in playing eleven, thus increasing load of main bowlers and inability to take 20 wickets, India’s playing eleven compositions in this Australia tour has been the topic of endless discussions.

Salil Ankola, who served as member of India men's team selection committee, believes one can’t have a cushion for batting order in Tests, citing the longer format being suitable more for specialist players.

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