It has been a bitter-sweet affair for Tilak Varma in the ongoing India vs Australia (IND vs AUS) T20I series. With star batter Shreyas Iyer back in the squad for the last 2 games, Varma’s spot in the Playing XI has significantly dwindled down. It is safe to say that Varma has played well given the chances that he has got, but now simply will have to pave the way for a better and senior batter in the team.
After a lengthy World Cup schedule Shreyas Iyer got a break, but he is set to join the squad for the last 2 matches of the series as the vice captain of the team. It is a no-brainer that the dependable middle-order batsman will get his chance in playing XI and being the vice-captain too has itsown perks.
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Both the openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad has showcased their abilities in opening the innings for Team India. Ishan Kishan has in dominating form despite playing just 2 matches in the World Cup. This means that the top 3 retain their spots in the Playing XI.
Shreyas Iyer will occupy the spot at Number 4 while skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be allotted his preferred number 5 spot in the team. Down the order Rinku Singh has established himself as the finisher which means only Tilak Varma will be chopped out despite playing some crucial cameos in the ongoing India vs Australia T20I series.
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