Sunil Gavaskar said that the playing XI India should field for the all-important third Test in Sydney which will start from January 7.
Team India were marred by injures with the likes of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav being sent back. Indian skipper Virat Kohli's services too were not thereafter he left Australia to be with his wife for the birth of their baby.
Despite all the negative, one positive outcome for India was the return of batsman Rohit Sharma. The Hitman is all set to return to the side and India are certain to have some selection headaches going into the third Test.
Talking about the same, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the playing XI India should field for the all-important third Test in Sydney which will start from January 7.
The legendary India cricketer said Rohit Sharma should come into the side and open alongside Mayank Agarwal.
"I would be keeping Mayank Agarwal. I know he’s not looked good but he’s a quality player. I would keep him in the side and open the batting with Rohit," Gavaskar told Sanjay Manjrekar when asked about India's selection in the Extra innings show on Sony Sports Network.
Gavaskar, surprisingly, said Shubman Gill - who impressed with knocks of 45 and 35* on debut - should be pushed down to No. 5 in the next Test.
"Despite the fact that Shubman Gill has looked so good at the top, I’d look to bat him at No.5," he added.
Gavaskar also explained the reason behind his thoughts and said Gill's approach will be more suited in the middle order.
"I’m not too sure, that with his approach he would be too successful at the opening position also at the U19 level he was batting down the order so I think for Shubman Gill no.5 would be the ideal position," he added.
"The rest of the team should remain same and obviously if Gill bats at five, Vihari goes out automatically," Gavaskar said.
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