These players are contenders to play Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the team may be announced after the India-New Zealand second test.
As the days of the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy are getting closer, the excitement about it is also increasing. The biggest question is who will be the faces who will be a part of this high-profile series? The answer to this big question can be found after the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune. Actually, there is news that the selectors can select the team by meeting after the Pune Test. However, before that the names of two such players have come to the fore, who can become contenders for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
There are reports that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy may get a place in the team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to the Indian Express report, the Indian selectors are looking for a fast bowler all-rounder for the Australia tour. To fulfill this need of the team, Ajit Agarkar and the company may approve the name of Nitish Kumar Reddy. Nitish, who plays for SRH in the IPL, has also recently played in the T20 series against Bangladesh. He has also been selected in the India A team for the Australia tour.
However, Nitish Kumar Reddy may face tough competition from Shardul Thakur in the race to be selected as a fast bowler all-rounder. If reports are to be believed, Shardul is also a strong contender to make it to the team in the role of a pace all-rounder. 33-year-old Shardul played an important role in India's victory in the Gabba Test on the last Australia tour. Recently, he has recovered from injury and is also performing well in domestic matches. He is currently playing in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai. In such a situation, even though Shardul has been away from the Indian team since the South Africa tour last year, the selectors may consider his name in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
After Hardik Pandya distanced himself from red-ball cricket, the Indian team has been lacking a fast bowler all-rounder. Shardul Thakur has been seen in this role on foreign tours till now. But, this time for the Australia tour, the 33-year-old experienced player may face tough competition from 23-year-old young Josh i.e. Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Team India is expected to leave for the Australia tour on 10 November. This time the Australia tour will be special because, for the first time since 1992, a 5 Test match series is being played between the two teams. The Test series between India and Australia will start from 22 November.