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India squad announcement (Source: Twitter)
The anticipation continues to build as cricket enthusiasts await the announcement of the Indian squad for the final three Tests against England. The Indian Cricket Board is expected to unveil the list for the upcoming Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamshala Tests, with fans eagerly anticipating updates on key players' availability.
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The spotlight is on the prolific batter Virat Kohli, who opted to miss the first two Tests due to personal reasons requiring his focused attention. The absence of Kohli raised questions about his potential participation in the upcoming matches and the impact on the team's dynamics.
The selection choices for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul have also stirred curiosity among fans. Both players were sidelined in the Vizag Test due to hamstring and quadricep injuries, respectively, making their status a focal point of discussion.
As the eight-day break between the 2nd Test and the third Test offers a window for adjustments, the selectors are set to finalize the squad for the remainder of the series. Speculations regarding Kohli's potential continued absence add intrigue to the team's composition.
Will team management continue with Rajat Patidar?
India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, deferred queries about Kohli's return to the selectors, emphasising their role in the decision-making process. Meanwhile, the recoveries of Jadeja and Rahul remain uncertain, contributing to the delay in the squad announcement.
Amidst the absence of Kohli, the significance of experienced players like Jadeja and Rahul in India's lineup becomes more pronounced. Discussions also revolve around managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload in light of the extended series, followed by the IPL and the T20 World Cup later in the year.
With the series currently levelled at one-all following India's impressive comeback in Vizag with a 106-run victory, the selectors are tasked with crucial decisions for the remaining contests.
Initially, a 16-man squad was named for the first two Tests, but Virat Kohli's withdrawal led to the inclusion of uncapped Rajat Patidar. Following India's defeat in the Hyderabad Test and subsequent injuries to Jadeja and Rahul, replacements were introduced, including Washington Sundar, Saurabh Kumar, and Sarfaraz Khan.