India’s squad is out for the upcoming Tour of England. Here, we take a look at the strongest Indian playing XI for the first Test against England.
India’s squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
Openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul
The duo did well in Australia. With an inexperienced middle order, this duo will have to do well in almost every game in England.
Middle-Order: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) and Karun Nair
India will probably go for a fresh-look middle order. Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy and Abhimanyu Easwaran might have to miss out. Gill is likely to bat at No.4.
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be the sole all-rounder and spinner in the team. He will have a big challenge in England as the seniormost cricketer.
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna
It is a straightforward choice for Team India. Shardul Thakur should make a comeback, while Prasidh could get a chance because of his current form.
