ICC World Cup 2019: VVS Laxman picks India’s Playing XI for South Africa match, surprises with his No. 7 choice | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

ICC World Cup 2019: VVS Laxman picks India’s Playing XI for South Africa match, surprises with his No. 7 choice

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent
Jun 01, 2019 08:03 PM IST

A week before the all important ICC World Cup 2019 encounter between India and South Africa, former India batsman VVS Laxman has picked India’s Playing XI.

The Indian cricket team fans will have their eyes glued on June 5 when Virat Kohli & Co start off their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign against South Africa at Southampton. A week before the all important encounter, former India batsman VVS Laxman has picked India’s Playing XI.

India's Yuzvendra Chahal (R) celebrates with Rohit Sharma (2R) after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Mohammad Mithun.(AFP)
India's Yuzvendra Chahal (R) celebrates with Rohit Sharma (2R) after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Mohammad Mithun.(AFP)

Surprisingly, Laxman went with three spinners – Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal - and only two frontline fast bowlers with Hardik Pandya being the third seam bowling option. Based on the performance in the warm-up games, Laxman picked his team while commentating for the official broadcasters.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

READ: ‘Jealous’ Andre Russell reveals why he bowled bouncers at Pakistan batsmen

There was no place for Kedar Jadhav, who was the only player not to get a hit during India’s two warm-up games because of a shoulder injury picked up during the latter stages of IPL.

Laxman instead, picked Ravindra Jadeja as his No. 7 with Hardik Pandya at No. 6. After a sparkling century against Bangladesh, KL Rahul pretty much picked himself at No. 4.

The two seamers in Laxman’s side were Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, while there was no place for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who failed to impress in the warm-ups.

READ: ‘He can’t take abuse’: Rabada labels Kohli ‘immature’ before World Cup tie

There was, however, no surprises in Laxman’s top three with Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli settling in their positions.

VVS Laxman’s India XI for South Africa match: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), KL Rahul, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Stay updated with the latest Cricket News, IPL Live Scores, and get exclusive insights with the RCB vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2024 Schedule, match highlights, and more. Explore a comprehensive Cricket Schedule, track the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap in IPL 2024, check Virat Kohli performance and stay ahead with all the cricket-related updates on the Hindustan Times website and app.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On