3 bold experiments India can make in the final ODI against Afghanistan
India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The Indian batting has been far superior to that of the Afghans, and the young bowling attack has also made a mark. With a lot of cricket coming up for the Men in Blue, including the T20I series in Ireland and England and the Asian Games competition, expect a few players to be rested for the third and final ODI, which will be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, June 20.
Let's take a look at three experiments that India can do, which will give opportunities to certain players to showcase their skills at the international level.
Harshit Rana is all set to join the Indian team ahead of the third ODI. He missed the T20 World Cup and the subsequent IPL this year after undergoing knee surgery. As per reports, Harshit has worked very hard on his batting and when in rhythm, he can consistently touch 145 kmph with the ball. If the medical team feels he is fit enough to play right away, it won't be a bad idea to slot him into the playing XI. With all-rounders like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar already in the side, the Delhi speedster won't have to push too hard to finish his full quota of overs.
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