The Indian squad is playing England in a five-match test series without Virat Kohli for 1st 2 tests. On the fourth day of the first game, the Indian team was defeated by 28 runs. The second match is now scheduled to begin on February 2 in Visakhapatnam. However, BCCI must also reveal the Indian squad for the final three crucial games of the series in the interim.
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Test Series Between India and England: The Indian squad is playing England in a five-match Test series. Beginning on January 25, the Indian team lost the opening game of the series by a margin of 28 runs on the fourth day alone. From February 2nd forward, Visakhapatnam will host the second match.
But this series is not looking easy for the Indian team. The reason for this is that the team is continuously receiving big setbacks. The first one was given by Virat Kohli, who had withdrawn his name from the first two matches of the series due to personal reasons.
The second test revealed further challenges for the Indian squad.
Mohammed Shami, a seasoned fast bowler, is injured and will miss the series. After that, injuries have kept star all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul out of the second test. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, the Indian team’s struggles have significantly escalated in this scenario. The Indian squad would not be able to field these four players in the second test.
Additionally, the Indian team for the final three games of the series against England must now be announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In these matches, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul might make a comeback, if reports are to be believed. The possibility that Rahul will play in the third game is still up in the air.
Virat Kohli, Jadeja and Shami might not be in the show for the duration.
Rahul reported experiencing discomfort in his right leg. He should be able to play the final two games of the series nevertheless as he is anticipated to recover quickly. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, has taken a vacation for private reasons. He might be able to play in the final three games under this scenario.
Mohammed Shami, on the other hand, has an ankle injury. It has been reported that he needs to receive his therapy in London. He won’t be accessible for the duration of the series in such a circumstance. Nevertheless, Jadeja appears to be experiencing the same problem. Jadeja reportedly hurt his leg muscle during the first Test matchup with England.
Why do these four Indian team legends not play?
- For personal reasons, Virat Kohli took a vacation.
- Leg muscle injury – Ravindra Jadeja
- KL Rahul-My right thigh hurts
- Mohammed Shami: injury to the ankle
In the second test, these players will be able to manage the responsibilities.
Shami and Kohli were sadly absent from the first test. Nobody could make him whole. However, Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Ahmed might be selected for the playing eleven in the second test instead of Jadeja and KL Rahul. Shubman Gill, who is having trouble performing well, can be let go.
The Indian squad can field three spinners in the Visakhapatnam Test: Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravichandran Ashwin. The Indian squad may strengthen its bowling and batting in this way.
India’s squad for the second test:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah. (Vice-Captain), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar and Saurabh Kumar.
Probable Indian squad for the last 3 tests:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah. (Vice-Captain), Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan and Washington Sundar.
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