The Indian cricket team has suffered two significant setbacks ahead of the IND vs ENG 2nd Test in Vizag, which is scheduled to begin on Friday (February 2) in Visakhapatnam. Star Indian players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been ruled out of the IND vs ENG 2nd Test due to injuries, posing challenges for the team as they prepare for the crucial match against England, particularly after their shocking defeat in the series opener in Hyderabad. England leads India 1-0 in the five-match Test series.
Jadeja injured his hamstring on Day 4 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad, and KL Rahul complained of discomfort in his right quadriceps. These injuries have forced both senior players to miss the upcoming IND vs ENG second Test in Visakhapatnam.
The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul’s recovery from their respective injuries. The Men’s Selection Committee has strengthened India’s squad by including Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar.
The selectors have recognized the exceptional performances of uncapped players Sarfaraz Khan and Sourabh Kumar in India. A matches by giving them their first call-ups to the national squad.
India A defeated England Lions by an innings and 16 runs in the four-day unofficial Test at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, thanks to ‘Player of the Match’ Sarfaraz Khan’s outstanding knock (161 runs off 160 balls, 18 4s and 5 6s).
Updated India squad for IND vs ENG 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.