"Three Seamers And Jadeja If...": Harbhajan On India's Bowling Combination In WTC Final

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Mohammed Kaif shared their insights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia in a recent interview with Star Sports. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he would prefer playing KS Bharat over Ishan Kishan for the WTC Final as he has been a more consistent performer in tests.

"No, I don't think he (Kishan) should be in the starting 11 because KS Bharat has been playing consistently for some time. If it was Wriddhiman Saha, then I would consider playing him because he has more experience and is a better keeper. If KL Rahul was fit, I would have played him instead, at number 5 or 6, because he is a proper opener and he could keep as well," Harbhajan said.

The former India off-spinner also went on to give his opinion on how the bowling attack should line up for the World Test Championship Final.

"This all depends on what the pitch is saying, if the pitch has lesser grass and the sun is out, then play with two spinners. If that is not the case then play three seamers and Ravindra Jadeja, along with Shardul Thakur who will not only bowl but contribute with the bat as well."

Meanwhile, Mohammed Kaif provided his suggested starting eleven, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma as openers, and Ishan Kishan in a batting role to provide attacking shots at number six. With varying opinions on team selection and the bowling attack, these expert analyses add to the anticipation surrounding the highly awaited WTC Final.

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif gave his starting eleven for the WTC Final.

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