Abhishek Sharma to be dropped? India plan major playing XI shake-up after SA reality check, says report

Indian team management is looking to make some big changes after the 76 run loss against South Africa in the first match of Super 8 clash, according to a PTI report. The team management is looking to drop at least one among the three out of form batters while also revisiting its one dimensional template of playing too many left-handers in the top-order, indicated Indian assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.

The report noted that the team management might revisit the performance of the Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh after the disastrous loss that has also significantly dented their semi-final chances.