BCCI and the selection committee have already announced the 17-member squad for the Bangladesh ODI tour. The series will mark the return of the regular captain Rohit Sharma and senior players like Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul in the team. Arshdeep Singh has been given some rest after the ODI series against New Zealand and Ravindra Jadeja is still facing injury time.
After a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup, team India is all set to prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup. BCCI will be planning to play with the best combination to finalize the team for the world cup in the ODI format.
In this article, we have compiled a list of the best possible playing XI who will make their appearance against Bangladesh in the ODI format.
– Opening Lineup
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli
Without a doubt, the best combination to open the game in the ODI format will be Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. The dup has given us some memorable moments in the past in ODIs and they have a good equation together. Dhawan is in good form and his positive approach might help Rohit to gain some confidence and play a valuable inning. The number three sport is fixed for Virat Kohli. He turned out to be the highest scorer in the T20 world cup and he will provide winning momentum to the team.
– Middle Order
KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi
The biggest dilemma for team India right now is to solve the middle-order problem. They won't have the services of Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson. Neither Rishabh Pant nor KL Rahul is in form. However, KL Rahul has a good record in the ODI format and can handle the pressure to score runs at number 4. He can make a good partnership with both Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. At numberΒ 6, Rahul Tripathi can be given a chance to play the role of a finisher. In case KL Rahul fails in the ODI format as well, Rahul Tripathi is a good option to replace him before the ODI World Cup.
– Allrounder
Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar has turned out to be a good selection as an allrounder in the ODI format. He has played some good knocks against New Zealand and has bowled variations with a good economy. Sundar carries the ability to play big shots under pressure and can be used at the number 7 spot. Axar Patel was out of form during the T20 world cup and it will be a huge risk to appoint Axar Patel to this position. Washington Sundar also provides good depth as a batsman in the lower order of the team.
– Spin Attack
Axar Patel
Bangladesh pitches are known to support spin bowlers. In absence of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel is a good option as a full-time spinner. Washington Sundar and Axar Patel can have good partnerships during the middle overs and can pick some crucial wickets in the game. His performance as an allrounder was disappointing in the T20 world cup but Patel can be a good try for the ODI world cup.
– Pace Attack
Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj
In absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami will get the responsibility to handle the pace attack. He will be the leading charge with Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj at the other end. Bangladesh pitches are slow and they donβt give much pace support but considering the recent performances by Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj, the duo might be able to pick wickets and break some crucial partnerships.
