Navdeep Saini to make Test debut in Sydney vs Australia, Rohit Sharma back

The Indian cricket team announced their playing 11 for the Sydney Test against Australia that will begin on January 7. Navdeep Saini, the Delhi pacer, will make his debut and he will replace Umesh Yadav who was ruled out of the series due to a calf injury. Rohit Sharma is all set to play his first Test since November 2019 as he too makes a comeback. Navdeep Saini has played seven ODIs and 10 Twenty20 Internationals and has impressed with his extra pace. Navdeep Saini was a vital member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League. Ashish Nehra, the former India pacer, had stated that Navdeep Saini’s extra pace and his ability to generate bounce would make him an ideal fit for the Sydney wicket. In 46 First Class games, he has taken 128 wickets at an average of 28.46. The other significant addition will be Rohit Sharma, who is playing his first Test since November 2019. He had missed the New Zealand Tests and the first two games against…

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