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Vihari will hope to get a chance in the second game at Hyderabad
India's top-order may look unsettled, but their Number 3, 4 and 5 batsmen have been a part of the side for several years and look certain to feature in a few more series. Often under Kohli's captaincy, India have tended to play 5 proper batsmen, followed by the gloveman and the all-rounder who are succeeded by the bowlers.
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However, they went against that norm in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval when to opted to play the extra batsman by handing a debut cap to Hanuma Vihari in place of Pandya.
It does seem like for the first Test at Rajkot they would play minus the additional batsman, perhaps at Hyderabad, they could try a different combination and see which fits well.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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