JANUARY 30,2024 (press ki taquat bureau):
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee has recently announced the replacements for injured KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja for the second Test against England. Following this, the selectors are expected to convene a formal meeting on January 30 to finalize the roster for the remaining three Tests. While the squad is anticipated to largely remain unchanged, there is considerable uncertainty surrounding the return of Virat Kohli. Although the board has not yet made an official statement, it is likely that the selectors will address this significant question mark during their meeting.
Virat Kohli’s decision to withdraw from the first two Tests against England due to personal reasons has been supported by the BCCI, although they have not disclosed the specific details behind his late withdrawal. The Indian board’s press release confirmed his absence for the initial matches, but there has been no update on his return as of yet. It appears that Kohli is currently going through a challenging personal phase, which has also led to his absence from social media. Whether he will make a comeback for the last three matches of the series remains uncertain and will be intriguing to observe. In the meantime, the BCCI has made additions to the Test squad, including Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar, following injuries to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. While Rahul’s injury seems minor, there are reports suggesting that Jadeja may be sidelined for a longer duration. With Kuldeep Yadav waiting on the bench, the team management will face a challenging task in selecting the spinners for the second Test.
India has announced their revised team for the second Test against England. The squad includes Rohit Sharma as the captain, along with Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat as the wicketkeeper, Dhruv Jurel as the backup wicketkeeper, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain, Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, and Sourabh Kumar. This updated lineup showcases a strong combination of experienced players and promising talents, aiming to secure victory in the upcoming Te
