India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

03.12.2023 - 06:37 sports.ndtv.com

With the fate of the series sealed, the Indian cricket team could look to rotate the squad as it takes on Australia in the 5th and final T20I of the series on Sunday.

The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have done really well at the top as a pair. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to make any change with the opening combination.

However, all-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod, with Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest. Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad The left-hand, and right-hand combination of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad has done well for the Indian team in the tournament.

Both have produced some phenomenal performances. With the T20 World Cup about 6 months away, the management needs to give them more time. Middle-order: Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Jitesh Sharma Shreyas Iyer returned to the T20 team after a lon hiatus but couldn't do much with the bat in the 4th T20I.

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