Prasad also pointed out that picking an experienced Ashwin and in-form Chahar were the right decision over Yuzvendra Chahal, whose recent form raises doubts.
So far, Kohli has scored 218 runs in seven innings, averaging 31.14. His scores in the ongoing series are: 0, DNB, 42, 20, 7, 55, 50, 44.
Former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad, in an exclusive interview with India TV Cricket, picked India's playing XI for World Test Championship final against New Zealand scheduled to be played in Sputhampton starting June 18.
Former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad, in an exclusive interview with India TV Cricket, recollected the day when India lost to New Zealand in the World Cup 2019 semifinal and is hoping the Virat Kohli's men can inflict a sweet revenge against the Kiwis in the WTC final
In an exclusive interaction with India TV, MSK Prasad labelled Rahane as a 'team-man' and underlined his conduct in Australia when regular skipper Virat Kohli was away on paternity leave.
Prasad, who has represented India in six Tests and 17 ODIs, named his three best selection decisions during his tenure as chief selector of Indian team.
Rohit will be seen in action in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, scheduled to start from June 18th in Southampton
Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad, in an exlusive interview with India TV Cricket, talked about the highlights from his tenure at the BCCI headquarters.
In an exclusive interview with India TV Cricket, former chief selector MSK Prasad also talked about MS Dhoni's international retirement
In an exclusive interview with India TV Cricket, former chief selector MSK Prasad revealed the notion behind picking Rohit Sharma as a Test opener.
Prasad said that the three did have arguments but added that all of them being professionals helped in acknowledging each other's points.
The Kerala-born player has shown tremendous promise for his Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), scoring a stunning century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) this year.
Prasad feels Hardik wouldn't squeeze into the side as a 'pure batsman', with players in Hanuma Vihari being a crucial part of India's middle-order.
Pant dropped debutant Will Pucovski twice on Thursday, allowing the batsman to stitch a century partnership with Marnus Labuschagne.
With Shubman Gill showing calmness and maturity beyond his age in his debut Test, the team is likely to fit in Rohit either at the expense of Mayank Agarwal at the top or Hanuma Vihari in the middle-order.
The 22-year-old had a stellar IPL 2020 where he finished as MI's top run-getter, scoring 516 runs in the UAE at an impressive average of 57.33.
Former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad has said that the comparisons with MS Dhoni are not helping Rishabh Pant.
According to Prasad, it might be a good idea to have at least a 26-strong squad for the tour Down Under where both India and the 'A' team could be clubbed together for a month.
Should MS Dhoni be part of the Team India camp post lockdown? Former chief selector MSK Prasad and Ashish Nehra opines
Prasad, whose term as the chief Indian selector finished only earlier this year, gave more preference to the Test side owing to the ongoing World Test Championship and hence opted fringe players for the T20I squad
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