Deep Dasgupta picks India’s playing XI for the first Test against England, no place for Sai Sudharsan

Walaa Hafez March 3, 2025

Deep Dasgupta picks India’s playing XI for the first Test against England, no place for Sai Sudharsan

Cricket
June 18, 2025

As a team India Gears for intense Test series against EnglandFans and experts are speculating about the XI and the game conditions. Among them, the former Wicktkeeper of India Deep dasgupta He has also shared his valuable ideas before the highly anticipated series. With several experienced players who have recently said goodbye to the longest format, finding the correct combination will be crucial since India seeks to start a new chapter.

Deep Dasgupta chooses Karun Nair on Sai Sudharsan

Talk with Star Sports, Dasgupta shared his thoughts about the Bethal team dilemma Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan. After considering both options, he supported Nair, citing his experience and the fact that he is returning after a long gap. While recognizing the good form of Sudharsan at the age of 23, Dasgupta felt that the presence of Nair in the team justified to give him a chance in the XI game.

“I have been thinking about who would play between Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan in recent days. I will go with Karun Nair. He has the experience, he is playing after so long, and I could also be in the team. I use that form correctly, but I will still go with Karun.” Dasgupta declared.

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A spinner to counteract the bazball

Meanwhile, Dasgupta also expressed his preference to include Kuldeep Yadav In the XI game, especially if the conditions are not too favorable for sailors. He stressed that a wrist spinner can be particularly effective against the aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach to England and believes that Kuldep could play an important role through the series. As for rhythm attack, he pointed out that the choice between the three sailors is still simple.

“With respect to Kuldeep Yadav, if the conditions are not too friendly to the sailors, I will always prefer a doll spinner, especially when we talk about Bazball Cricket. I feel that a doll spinner will be an advantage against that, and rough and rough and rough and rough and rough and rough and rough and broken through the series. Hey added.