Mullanpur: And wait for a couple of days, only then the international comeback of the Indian team is going to happen. Mullanpur will play the only Test match against Afghanistan on Saturday. There are speculations about how the Indian XI will be in that match. On Thursday, did the Indian practice give any glimpses of the XI?

Ravindra Jadeja has been rested for this series. In his absence, there is an opportunity to test the future of the Indian team in this match. In Jadeja’s absence, Harsh Dubey and Manav Sutar, two youngsters aged 23, are both capable of batting as well as left-handed bowling like Jadeja.

Indian team assistant coach Ryan Ten was hesitant but gave a clear hint at the press conference that one of the two stars could make his debut on Saturday. Dushkhate was heard saying, ‘I think Kuldeep and Washi (Washington Sundar) will play, then one of those two will be given a chance in the team. The two new ones can also bat well.’

But the question is not only about the all-rounder and the third spinner option. There are also questions about who will bat at number three for the Indian team. That answer is still not available since Cheteshwar went to Pujara. Although Sai Sudarshan was given a chance in England, he failed to make much of an impression there. Devdatta Parikkal was again given a chance in Australia. Sai averaged 27.45 in 11 Test innings. On the other hand, Parikkal is playing two Tests.

However, Karnataka skipper Parikkal’s form is last Ranji TrophyIt was pretty good. He scored 553 runs at an average of 66.50. Will he be seen at number three in Mullanpur on Saturday? Before landing on the net Indian teamCricketers practice fielding for half an hour today. In that fielding session, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Yasswi Jaiswal were seen fielding in slips.

Gill fielded first, Rahul second and Yasswi fourth slip on the day. Devdatta Parikkal is seen in the third slip. Seeing this fielding drill, many people think that they will be seen in the eleven on Saturday. But we will have to wait till Saturday to know who finally gets the chance. Ten Dushkhate admits that it is not ideal to change so many times in an important position like number three. So Team India is quick to find alternatives.