India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate mentioned that pacer Mohammed Siraj appeared fit during training sessions ahead of the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. The team, having a short turnaround from the IPL, is deliberating on the bowling combination, with spinners Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar vying for a spot in place of the rested Ravindra Jadeja.
Ten Doeschate highlighted the importance of fresh faces in the squad and the need to rejuvenate players for the Test match. He also discussed Rishabh Pant’s role in the leadership group and the ongoing experimentation with the number three batting slot following Cheteshwar Pujara’s absence.
Addressing the challenge of transitioning from white-ball cricket to red-ball cricket, Ten Doeschate emphasized the significance of managing players’ sleep cycles post-IPL and helping them adapt to the demands of Test cricket. He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to tackle the upcoming matches with professionalism and adaptability.
