Brad Hogg said that he would like to see the newly appointed India Test captain, Shubman Gill, open the innings with Jaiswal in Tests following the retirement of Rohit Sharma.
The Indian team management will have to find replacements for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Test playing XI ahead of the commencement of the series against England.
The experience of the duo will be missed on the England tour, which is expected to be a tough one. And when RevSportz journalist Gargi Raut asked Brad Hogg about how the Indian team will deal with the absence of the veteran duo, he replied:
Shubman Gill will be opening the batting - Brad Hogg
Brad Hogg further said that Shubman Gill is the ideal candidate to open for India in Test cricket, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal. He added that Sai Sudharsan is also a highly talented batter and could open the innings, but a left-right combo with Gill and Jaiswal at the top would be better for India. Brad Hogg elaborated:
"I’d actually have Sudharsan in there as well, coming in at number three. So you’ve got a lot of youth up there. Sudharsan, the way that he played in the T20 games, I just thought he’s got a fantastic technique. Just love the way that he plays the ball late. He’s able to hit those gaps behind point while still playing a straight bat and work off his pads. So I think he’s got an excellent technique for playing the ball late. I’d like to have him opening the batting. You might have Gill at number three, but I still like that right-hand and left-hand combination."
In a video shared by the BCCI from the intra-squad match, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal walked out to open, which was a clear indication that the duo might continue at the top following the retirement of Rohit Sharma.
You have KL Rahul, Pant and Jadeja coming in that middle order - Brad Hogg
"And I think Sudharsan is probably going to be the best bat out of those three going forward. So I think he’s probably best suited at three, or maybe four, and have the experience of Nair coming in at three. Then you have Rahul, Pant and Jadeja coming in that middle order where you’ve got that experience," Brad Hogg said.
"I think Nair definitely needs another opportunity. He was a shining light when he first came on the scene. Give him another opportunity. And there were a few touches of his brilliance through the IPL. I know that’s T20 cricket, but he’s got a solid defence. Get him in there."
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