India announces playing XI for WTC

UK, 17/6 (AO Bureau): Team India has announced its playing XI for the final of the World Test Championship. Mohammad Siraj has not found a place in the playing XI for the final. Ishant Sharma has been given a chance. The Indian team will land in Southampton with two spinners. Both Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin have got a chance in the team. On the other hand, Hanuma Vihari did not find a place in the playing XI, who recently played county cricket in England, although his performance was not very special.
Team India’s Playing 11 for WTC Final: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.
Why did Ishant Sharma get preference over Siraj?
Mohammad Siraj was considered a big contender for the playing XI of the World Test Championship final. Because this fast bowler had performed amazingly in Australia. Australian opener Warner himself believed that th