IND vs ENG: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the squad for the remaining three Tests against England, and all eyes are on whether Virat Kohli will make a comeback after withdrawing from the first two matches due to personal reasons.
BCCI Selection Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 30
The BCCI selection committee is expected to meet formally on January 30 to finalize the roster for the upcoming Tests. While the squad is likely to see minimal changes, the big question mark looms over the return of the former skipper, Virat Kohli.
Kohli’s Personal Reasons
Kohli’s decision to step back from the first two Tests raised eyebrows, and the BCCI has maintained confidentiality regarding the nature of his personal reasons. As the cricketing world awaits an update on his return, speculation continues regarding the talismanic batter’s availability for the crucial Test series.
BCCI Stands Firm Behind Kohli Amidst Speculations
The BCCI has stood in support of Kohli’s decision while keeping the details under wraps. The press release confirming Kohli’s absence from the initial Tests did not provide a timeline for his return, adding to the intrigue surrounding the Indian captain’s situation.
Team Performance
In the wake of injuries to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, the BCCI has already announced replacements for the second Test. The selection committee faces a challenging task, particularly in deciding whether to include Kuldeep Yadav, waiting on the bench, as the team looks to bounce back after a disappointing loss in the first Test.
Injuries to Rahul and Jadeja Raise Selection Challenges
While KL Rahul’s injury appears to be less severe, reports suggest that Jadeja might be side-lined for a more extended period. The team management, already under pressure after the first Test defeat, may contemplate bringing in new faces to infuse vitality into the squad.
IND vs ENG: India’s Updated Squad for 2nd Test
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar.
Notably, Virat Kohli’s absence extends beyond the cricket field, with the captain maintaining silence on social media. The personal phase he is going through remains undisclosed, adding an air of mystery to his current situation and leaving fans and cricket enthusiasts in suspense.
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