The Indian cricket team is all set to make some surprising changes to their playing XI for the must-win Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, starting on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is all set to return as the opener in the fourth Test against Australia. A Times of India journalist claimed that Rohit Sharma will open the innings alongside young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Boxing Day Test against the Australian side at the MCG.

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India set to play two spinners in the Boxing Day Test; Nitish Kumar Reddy set to be dropped

With this change, KL Rahul is expected to shift to the No. 3 position in the batting order for the crucial Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. In a crucial decision for the must-win fourth Test, India is also considering playing two spinners.

Ravindra Jadeja is a sure pick for the MCG showdown, but Nitish Kumar Reddy will have to make way for Washington Sundar in the playing XI. Nitish Kumar Reddy will be dropped for the much-awaited clash as India is favoring Washington Sundar to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing Test series.

Rohit Sharma very likely to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul at No.3. Team considering two spinners – Washington Sundar could play in place of Nitish Reddy. But Rohit very likely to open tomorrow at MCG @toisports

— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) December 25, 2024

To be continued…