IND vs AUS 1st Test: Siraj, Shami, Umesh or Unadkat, Who Should be the 2 Pacers to Play for India in the 1st Test against Australia?
India is likely to play only 2 pacers in the playing XI in the 1st Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat and Umesh Yadav are the four seamers that have been included in the Indian squad for the first two Tests against Australia.
In this article, we are focusing on the three best pace combinations available for India to play in the 1st Test against Australia.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: 3 Best Pace Combinations for India
1- Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami
This is the most obvious choice for the pace combination in the 1st Test for India against Australia. Mohammed Siraj has been bowling brilliantly since the ultimate Test series in which he picked a fifer against Australia. On the other hand, Mohammed Shami is a seasoned campaigner and has a good record against Australia in the Tests. Siraj and Shami is the ideal pace combination for India.
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2- Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav has a knack for making his deliveries skid off the surface and surprise the batters. He is one of those bowlers who can get you wickets in clutch situations. The last time Australia visited India for the Test series, he bowled brilliantly. He can be included instead of Mohammed Shami if India is looking for an X factor in the bowling line-up.
3- Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav
If India wants to go all out with the pace attack in the first Test against Australia, then they should play the trio of Siraj, Shami and Umesh. All three of them are wicket-takers and can help India win the match if the track turns out to be a bit favourable for the bowlers.