Delhi: The Indian cricket team has to play the third and last match of the Test series against New Zealand from November 1. Meanwhile, star fast bowler Harshit Rana has been included in Team India for this test. Rana was earlier in the team as a traveling reserve for the current series, but he was released for the Ranji Trophy.
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Harshit Rana can start his international career with the Test match to be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Recently, while playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, Rana took a total of 7 wickets (5/80 and 2/61) in the match against Assam. Along with this, he also played a half-century of 59 runs in his only innings.
The selection of Harshit Rana is an indication that the Indian team is ready to give opportunities to new players, especially when the team needs strength. This match can prove to be a golden opportunity for them.
India’s probable playing eleven for the third test against New Zealand is as follows –
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.
For your information, let us tell you that the Indian team has had to face defeat in the first two matches of the three-match Test series against New Zealand. In the third match, the host team will try to make a comeback in the series.
FAQ
How is the pitch of Wankhede, Mumbai?
The red clay pitch of Wankhede Stadium is considered good for batting for the first two days. As the match progresses, the pitch may become slower, and the influence of the spinners may increase.
How many matches have been played at Wankhede?
A total of 28 Tests have been played so far at Wankhede Stadium, out of which the team batting first has won 11 and the bowling team has won 9.