India vs England Test Series 2024- 2nd Test India's Playing 11 after KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of the 2nd Test

India vs England 2nd Test  Probable 11 - KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja set to miss 2nd Test Against England 

India vs England Test Series 2024

India vs England 2nd Test Match- After an unexpected loss to England in the opening Test, India is faced with a selection dilemma made more extreme by the unexpectedly injuries suffered by key players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul. India's team management has a crucial task ahead of them as they prepare for the second Test match against England, which is set to start in Visakhapatnam. They need to rearrange their playing 11 in order to win the series and make a comeback. In this article we will find the perfect playing 11 of India which can win the 2nd Test Match.

Before England's upset victory in Hyderabad, Jadeja and Rahul had been instrumental in India's performances, particularly in the first innings of the 1st Test match. However, unfortunate injuries have sidelined both of them, with Jadeja nursing a hamstring injury and Rahul battling soreness in his right quadriceps. BCCI has stated that they are not going to participate in the 2nd Test Match from 2nd February. Their absence leaves significant voids in both the batting and bowling departments, posing a significant challenge for the Indian team management. Virat Kohli will also not available in the India vs England  2nd Test Match due to personal reasons. Kohli's  batting prowess is sorely missed, especially in the aftermath of the shocking defeat in the series opener. His absence further complicates the selection process, requiring the management to explore alternative strategies to fill the void left by the absence of regular players. 

BCCI has  announced  three players as replacement for Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja for the India vs England  2nd Test Match these three players are  Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar.

The Men's Selection Committee have added Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar to India's squad.#INDvENG https://t.co/xgxI8NsxpV

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 29, 2024

 

With a pool of talented players at their disposal the Team Management have several options to consider. Rajat Patidar emerges as a compelling choice, given his inclusion in the squad for the first Test. Additionally, the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar as the third spinner behind R Ashwin and Axar Patel provides a spin-heavy option to counter England's tactics.

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India vs England 2nd Test Match Pitch Report.

Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Stadium traditionally offers favorable conditions for batsmen, particularly in the first innings. However, the pitch could offer assistance to spinners as the match progresses, necessitating a strategic approach from both teams. Players like Washington Sundar, with his ability to bat and bowl effectively, could prove to be valuable assets in such conditions.

India's Approach for 2nd Test Match against England

If India opt to go with Four Spinners and a fast bowler like England did in 1st Test match  This could involve playing Kuldeep alongside Ashwin and Axar, with Mohammed Siraj potentially making way for Kuldeep. Furthermore, the addition of  Washington Sundar in place of  Ravindra Jadeja will be like for like replacement as Washington Sundar gives a little batting down the order could bolster the middle order, providing stability and depth to the batting lineup. And it is most probable that India will play with 4 spinners seeing the condition in Visakhapatnam for the 2nd Test Match.

From batting point of view India will be thinking of playing Sarfaraz Khan over Rajat Patidar in place of injured KL Rahul as Sarfaraz plays Spins well in the middle order which India will require. For Gill and Iyer 2nd Test Match will be the last opportunity for either of them to keep their place in 11 as Virat Kohli will return to squad in the 3rd India vs England Test Match. 

Look at India's possible playing 11 for the India vs England 2nd Test Match of India vs England Test Series 2024 :- 

Rohit Sharma (C ),  Y Jaiswal,  S Gill, Sarfaraz Khan , S Iyer,  KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Washington Sunda, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah (VC)

Here is the Team India's updated squad for the first 2nd Tests against England-

Rohit Sharma (C ), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), R Ashwin, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan.

Here is the  England's squad for the 5 match test series against India :- 

 Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gusse Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoaib Bashir, Dan Lawrence, Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Fox, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root and Mark Wood