This sequence against England will likely be India’s third task within the ongoing World Test Championship cycle and their first at dwelling.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the 16-man squad for the first two Tests against England, set to start on January 25. One notable inclusion is 22-year-old Dhruv Jurel, who has earned his maiden call-up as a 3rd back-up wicketkeeping possibility. Ishan Kishan, who had taken a break from cricket as a consequence of psychological fatigue, has not been named within the squad. Additionally, veteran quick bowler Mohammed Shami is absent as he continues to get well from an ankle harm sustained in the course of the 2023 ODI World Cup marketing campaign in November final yr.
In addition to Shami, Prasidh Krishna, who performed in each video games of the Test sequence in South Africa, has additionally been disregarded. Krishna managed to take solely two wickets for 130 runs. On the opposite hand, Avesh Khan has retained his place within the squad. Following his spectacular efficiency for India A in the course of the South Africa tour, he was added to the principle squad forward of the match in Cape Town. Avesh will be part of the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mukesh Kumar to type a formidable tempo assault for India. The spin mixture will encompass Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.
This sequence against England will likely be India’s third task within the ongoing World Test Championship cycle and their first at dwelling. They beforehand received a two-match sequence in West Indies 1-0, with the second sport ending in a draw. They additionally held hosts South Africa to a 1-1 attract a two-match sequence earlier this yr.
India’s squad for first two Tests vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan
