And shortly after (Bangladesh time at two o'clock) the second semi-final of the T-20 World Cup will begin in Adelaide between India and England. Both teams are desperate to face Pakistan in the final. Chaur before the match, India will make several changes to the playing XI for the semi-finals. According to Indian media, Rohit Sharma will make at least one change in this match. However, the Indian media could not get any information about this from captain Rohit's press conference before the match. However, several top media claim that Dinesh Karthik may be replaced by Rishabh Pant in this match.
The Indian team relied on the experience of Dinesh Karthik instead of Pant in the Super Twelve. But he disappointed with the bat. That's why Pant got a chance in the last match of the Super Twelve. But he also failed in that match. So, whether Dinesh Karthik will return in the semi-final or whether Pantei will trust the team management, there is a dilemma. But since Pant was played in the match against Zimbabwe, he might not be dropped after one match. As such, Pant is ahead of Karthik.
Indian media is talking about another change in the team. That is Akshar Patel. Akshar was played as a spinning all-rounder in the World Cup but his performance was not satisfactory. There are also questions about his effectiveness on the Adelaide wicket. According to the media, some of the Indian team management are looking to replace veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. That plan may eventually be implemented.
Meanwhile, Akshar Patel was not bowled over his quota of 4 overs in any match. There are also criticisms of this. Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar bluntly said, if Akshar is not to be bowled 4 overs, then why is he being played? He favors playing an extra batsman instead of sitting Akshar. In that case, Gavaskar wanted both Karthik and Pant to be in the Indian XI, using Hardik Pandya as the fifth bowler.
Meanwhile, England may be forced to change their XI. Fast bowler Mark Wood and batsman David Malan are injured. Both are important members of the England team. Malan was injured in the Super Twelve match against Sri Lanka. Instead of him, big hitter Phil Salt can come to the team in the semi-final of Adelaide. Chris Jordan can replace Wood. Left-arm spinner David Willey may also be included in the squad keeping in mind Adelaide's slow wicket.