Sihvam Dube and Mohammed Shami for India [Source: @toisports, @sujeetsuman1991/x.com]
India are currently playing against England in a five-match T20I series. The home team have won the first two games and are currently leading the series by a 2-0 margin. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will be looking to win their third straight match and seal the series with two games remaining.
They have some injury issues to address as India gear up for the next match. Nitish Reddy and Rinku Singh will not be a part of the third T20I match owing to fitness issues. India had to make forced changes during the second match as both of them were unavailable during the game. However, the players to replace them have joined the team ahead of the third match, and India is expected to make a few changes.
1. Shivam Dube In Place of Dhruv Jurel
Why Will India Include Shivam Dube In Dhruv Jurel's Place?
Dube's All-round Ability: Shivam Dube is a big hitter in the lower middle order and can increase the team's scoring rate in the death overs. However, this was a job Dhruv Jurel could also have done. What goes in favour of Dube is his ability to bowl a couple of overs in the middle phase. The inclusion of Dube allows the team flexibility to tinker with their composition as per the demands of the game. Besides, Dube is an excellent spin basher, and his being part of the XI might make England wary of using their spinners in tandem.
2. Ramandeep Singh In Place Of Washington Sundar
Why Will India Include Ramandeep Singh In Washington Sundar's Place?
Nature Of The Wicket And Batting Depth: Washington Sundar is a bowling all-rounder who adds depth to the Indian batting line-up. However, Sundar was used only for a single over in the last match. He played a crucial hand with the bat, but Ramandeep Singh is a more accomplished batter than Sundar, and he can deliver a couple of overs with the ball. If Dube and Ramandeep Singh are included on the side, then India will have the extra cushion in the bowling department and depth in the batting lineup.
3. Mohammad Shami In Place Of Ravi Bishnoi
Why Will India Include Mohammed Shami In Ravi Bishnoi's Place?
Nature Of The Track: India went with more spin bowling options in the first two games owing to the nature of the tracks they played in. The surface at the Rajkot might be a bit different and have a little more pace. Given the expected conditions, Mohammed Shami might be a good inclusion for India in Ravi Bishnoi's place.