WI vs IND 2023: There won’t be drastic changes in playing XI – Rohit Sharma

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed that there won’t be any drastic changes in the playing XI for the second Test match against the West Indies. Rohit claimed they don’t have much clarity on the conditions as rain is forecasted for the second Test but revealed they are going to back the winning combination.

The visitors registered a thumping win of an innings and 141 runs in the opening Test match and had taken a 1-0 lead in the series. India had given debuts to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan in the first Test match. Jaiswal grabbed his opportunity with both hands as the youngster scored a fantastic knock of 171 runs.

“In Dominica, we had a clear idea when we saw the pitch and knew the conditions. Here we don’t have clarity as there is talk of rain, but I don’t think there will be drastic changes. But whatever conditions are available, based on that, we will make that decision,” Rohit said in the pre-match press conference.

Meanwhile, Jaydev Unadkat could not create any impact in the opening Test match as he went wicketless in both innings. In fact, Rohit bowled the left-arm pacer for a total of only nine overs.

Rohit admitted that the transition in Indian cricket will happen sooner than later but also feels the role of senior players is going to be crucial.

“Transition has to happen, whether today or tomorrow but I am happy that our boys who are coming in are doing well. And our role is important as we have to give them role clarity. Now it’s up to them how they want to prepare and perform for the team.

“And we rely on those individuals and obviously they are the future of Indian cricket and they will take Indian cricket to greater heights,” Rohit said.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma scored a fine knock of 103 runs, which was his 10th Test match century. He also added a gargantuan alliance of 229 runs with debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal.

The second Test match will be played from 20th July at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.