He made this observation while previewing today’s second T20I between India and Australia in a video shared on his Facebook page.
Aakash Chopra started by pointing out that the Indian team has a selection dilemma, with India A playing Australia A in a practice match on the same day as the second T20I.
However, the reputed commentator added that all the T20I team regulars are likely to stay put as there is another warm-up match scheduled before the Test series.
Aakash Chopra on India’s likely playing XI for the second T20I
Aakash Chopra observed that India is likely to make just the one change from the team that started the first T20I, with Yuzvendra Chahal replacing the indisposed Ravindra Jadeja.
Aakash Chopra added that he would want a change in the batting order, with Hardik Pandya playing at No. 5 ahead of either Manish Pandey or Sanju Samson. He acknowledged that it might be slightly unfair to whoever bats at No. 6.
The former KKR player reasoned that the Indian team will not derive the best benefits from Hardik Pandya’s excellent form if he bats at No. 6.
Aakash Chopra also pointed out that either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Shami could make it to India’s playing XI.
Aakash Chopra signed off by suggesting that India should bat first if they win the toss as their batting is not their strongest suit at the moment. He added that this will also put the pressure of the run-chase on the Aussies.
With Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer not fielded in the warm-up match against Australia A, it would be interesting to see if India retains their top six from the last match.
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