Latest Cricket News: KL Rahul-led Indian team is in the limelight following a comprehensive victory over Australia in the opening fixture of the ongoing ODI series. Getting the better of visitors Australia, team India produced a dominant outing in Mohali in yesterday’s series opener to claim a 5-wicket win. With the stellar triumph in Mohali, India further took a crucial 1-0 series lead in the enthralling three-match series.

It was Mohammed Shami who starred for India in their series opener victory with a five-wicket haul. Shami featured in the Mohali affair as a temporary replacement for Mohammad Siraj, who was formally rested by the India management. The West Bengal speedster struck 5 times in the fixture, substantially damaging Australia’s big total hopes while batting first. 

Latest Cricket News: Gambhir Suggests A New Batting Position For Suryakumar

Meanwhile, veteran India batter Gautam Gambhir has demanded a change in batting position for Suryakumar Yadav. Gambhir has backed Suryakumar to play the finisher’s role for the Indian ODI team heading into the home World Cup. The 41-year-old wants Suryakumar to bat at No. 7 instead of No. 5 in order to provide him the license to play his natural game with minimal hesitation.

“When you go into the World Cup, you have to have a fixed XI. You should not do chopping and changing. If Suryakumar Yadav is in your first-choice playing XI, then I want him to see him bat at 6 or 7. But then you will have to play Ravindra Jadeja at No. 5.” Gautam Gambhir said

“If you are playing Suryakumar he should not bat at No. 5. You can play him as a finisher so that he can bat in the last 15-20 overs. Try to create the scenario closest to T20 Cricket. But it will be a big gamble.” Gambhir additionally told Star Sports

Shutting down his critics, Suryakumar Yadav played a notable role in India’s victory over Australia in Mohali. The Mumbai batter hammered a half-century taking the home side closer towards a win in the run chase. Earlier this month, the 33-year-old gun batter was named in India’s World Cup 2023 lineup, however, is unlikely to feature in their starting XI.