IND vs ENG: In anticipation of the upcoming 5-match Test series between India and England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially disclosed the squad for the initial two matches. This revelation, made on a Friday, introduces a noteworthy inclusion – a player set to make their Test debut.
Wicketkeeper kl Rahul is ready to roar 🔥👏
He scored a brilliant ton in the previous test series ❤️#KLRahul#INDvsENGpic.twitter.com/rmPdeSsRoq---Advertisement---— KL BASIT (@klbasit1) January 12, 2024
New Face in the Mix: Dhruv Jurel Makes Test Debut
Dhruv Jurel, a wicketkeeper-batsman, secures a spot in the Indian team for the first two matches of the series, marking his debut in Test cricket. Meanwhile, the absence of Ishan Kishan, overlooked for the T20 series against Afghanistan, persists, surprising many who expected his return against England.
🚨 NEWS 🚨#TeamIndia's squad for the first two Tests against England announced 🔽
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…
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 12, 2024
IND vs ENG – Indian Team Squad for 2-Match Test Series
The squad comprises:
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wicketkeeper)
- KS Bharat (wicketkeeper)
- Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mukesh Kumar
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Avesh Khan
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Series Schedule Unveiled: Key Dates to Mark
The 5-match Test series is set to commence on January 25, with the first match scheduled between January 25 and January 29. The subsequent matches are slated for:
Second Match: February 2 to February 6
Third Match: February 15 to February 19
Fourth Match: February 23 to February 27
Fifth Match: March 7 to March 11
As cricket enthusiasts gear up for this much-anticipated series, the inclusion of new talent and the exclusion of familiar faces adds an intriguing element to Team India’s dynamics.
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