The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the Indian squad that will face England in its first Test series at home this year on Friday.
On January 4, the Rohit Sharma-led side won their first-ever Test match in Cape Town, propelling it to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The first Test will be held on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Dhruv Jurel of Uttar Pradesh obtains his first call-up to the national squad and will be the team’s third option behind the stumps after KL Rahul and KS Bharat.
Veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been overlooked for selection to the team, as has Ishan Kishan. The rest of the batting lineup resembles the team that toured South Africa.
Avesh Khan has joined the speed attack, which is led by designated vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. The other quick bowling alternatives are Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar.
Avesh Khan has been added to the pace battery, which is led by designated vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar are the other quick bowling possibilities.
Kuldeep Yadav has been named to give cover for regulars R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel.
India vs England Test Squad for first two Tests
Rohit Sharma (C ), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan.
