'Good Chance To Play Extra Seamer' - Rohit Sharma On India's Playing XI vs ENG

Rohit Sharma in Indian training session (X.com)

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma recently addressed the media ahead of the final Test against England in Dharamsala. Indian team management has stuck to their bowling combination as they have played three spinners and two seamers in the four Tests the hosts have played against England.

Rohit Sharma and co. will face England one last time for the series after clinching a magnificent series win after the 4th Test in Ranchi. With the chilly weather conditions prevailing in Dharamshala ahead of the fifth Test match of the series, Sharma is seeking an opportunity to play the third seamer in the game instead of three spinners.

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Rohit Sharma Reflects on Dharamshala’s pitch and India’s Playing XI ahead of 5th Test

In the pre-match press conference, captain Rohit Sharma discussed the nature of the pitch which might make way for an extra pacer in the playing XI for India. He also added that even if the pitch is a rank turner it will not make any difference and there is intent is to win.

Rohit Sharma further discussed the possibility of playing an extra pacer while analyzing the pitch of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. He also expressed his gratitude towards the people of Dharamshala as he called the city like his home.

“There is a good chance to play extra seamer. We have not yet completely decided on it but there is a good chance. I feel like home in Dharamsala. People are so warm… everything is so good.”

With ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah back in the squad for the final Test and veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin set to mark his hundredth Test match against England, India will eye a win against the visitors in Dharamshala to end the series with 4-1.

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