Yes, this is confusing to know Ishant Sharma is being played in the first test instead of other younger ballers. I think the condition might suit his balling style, that might be the reason why he was chosen.
Ishant Sharma is a work horse and have enough experience playing in Indian condition while Jasprit Bumrah is making his debut playing Test in Indian conditions, so we can understand their logical conclusion in picking up the team. Shahbaz Nadeem was a surprise inclusion in the team as i did not see that coming but playing Ashwin and Washington Sundar in a team because it is their home ground Chennai and so they have the experience in bowling in that wicket.Edit: Ashwin finally broken the partnership.
Bumrah picking the second wicket
. But yes top 6 are almost certain and I knew this right after the Aussie Tour. But I expect Rohit to hit some runs now. Considering the competition in the team he is no more a default choice in the playing XI for test matches. He was pretty ineffective in Australia too. 
