Indian Team for the 3rd Test Match against England Announced- KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja return in the team

Indian Team for the 3rd Test Match against England Announced Virat Kohli to miss entire reason? Shreyas Iyer dropped or injured?

India Announces Squad for Final Tests Against England: Key Inclusions and Absences

Indian squad for the last 3 Test Matches against England announced

The excitement surrounding the ongoing Test series between India and England has reached new heights with the announcement of India's squad for the final three matches. The Men’s Selection Committee has made some significant decisions, stirring discussions among fans and experts alike.

Here is the Indian squad for the last 3 Test Matches against England 

Indian Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul*, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja*, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep

* Subject to fitness test

Virat Kohli to miss entire India vs England Test series 2024, Here is the reason? 

One of the most notable exclusions from the squad is the absence of Indian cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli. The Virat Kohli withdrawal from the remainder of the series has sparked curiosity and speculation. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has urged media and fans to maintain privacy regarding Kohli's situation, rumors have circulated, fueled in part by revelations from his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate, AB de Villiers. In a podcast, de Villiers hinted at Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma expecting their second child, potentially shedding light on the reason behind his absence, Later De Villiers said sorry for the statement and said he known nothing about Virat Kohli's situation. Fans are hoping to see their hero on field soon. 

Whether Shreyas Iyer  Injured or dropped?

Few days ago there was some news showing that Iyer has back stiff and he might miss the 3rd test and today in the Announced Indian squad his name is not mentioned for the entire India vs England Test Series 2024. But what is seen that he is Shreyas Iyear is benched on the back of a disappointing showing in the current World Test Championship cycle. In his previous 12 innings, the middle-order batsman has only managed to score 187 runs at an average of 17. The management of the team and the selectors have not been pleased with his method of dismissals in the first two Test matches.  Because of this, even though Shreyas' back problems have reportedly returned, the statement makes no mention of the injury, making it obvious that Shreyas has been benched for the rest of the series. 

India Team for the rest of the India vs England Test Series Match 2024

In Kohli's absence, the Indian team will be looking to regroup and recalibrate its strategy for the upcoming 3 test matches against England. Young talents such as Dhruv Jurel, Rajat Patidar, and Sarfaraz Khan have retained their spots in the squad, with Patidar having earned his maiden Test cap already. With Kohli and Shreyas Iyer not included for the remainder of the series, there's a possibility for Sarfaraz Khan, a standout performer in the Ranji Trophy, to make his debut  in the 3rd Match of the  series.

Adding a fresh dimension to the bowling attack is the inclusion of Royal Challengers Bangalore's  bowler Akash Deep. The 27-year-old pacer impressed selectors with his performance against England Lions in a recent unofficial match in Ahmedabad, earning him his maiden Test call-up.

While Kohli and Iyer's absence may be felt in the batting lineup, the return of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul offers a boost to the team. Both players missed the second Test due to injuries, but their reintegration into the squad is subjected to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team.

The dynamics of the squad reflect the ever-evolving nature of international cricket, where injuries, form, and personal milestones can significantly impact team compositions. As India prepares to take on England in the final leg of this riveting series, fans eagerly await the performances of both established stars and emerging talents, hoping for thrilling encounters and memorable moments on the field.