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IND vs ENG: Mega semi-final in no time. Speculation is rife as to what will be India’s starting XI ahead of the mega semi-final against England.
Speculation is rife as to what will be India’s starting XI ahead of the mega semi-final against England. Especially in the semi-finals, there are rumors about whether spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be kept in the team or not. Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik feels that Kuldeep must have been discussed among the Indian team management. But the team may rely on those players who have made the team reach the semi-finals.
Kuldeep Yadav has played only one match in this tournament so far. India fielded three spinners in that match against Pakistan in Colombo. But after the team returned to India, the left-arm spinner was again left out of the playing eleven. As a result, fans are also curious about whether he will be given a chance in the important match against England.
Kuldeep’s performance in T20 cricket against England is quite good. He has taken eight wickets in three matches and has an economy rate of just 6.41. Due to these statistics, the possibility of taking him into the team is also being discussed. Dinesh Karthik said, when there is a skilled bowler like Kuldeep, it is natural to think about him. However, it will be known before the match whether he will be in the eleven in the end.
Karthik also said that the Indian team is likely to back only those players who have performed well for so long and brought the team to this stage. So there may not be any major changes at the last minute. But decisions will be made according to team strategy and pitch conditions.
On the other hand, there is a possibility of change in the England team. Spinner Rehan Ahmed’s place in the XI is uncertain. Keeping in mind the pitch of Mumbai, England may take the pacer Jamie Overton in the team. According to Karthik, Overton’s pace on the Mumbai wicket and his bowling in the middle overs can be quite useful for England.
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