IND vs SA 1st ODI: After levelling the three-game T20I series 1-1, Team India and South Africa will lock horns in as many matches ODI series, starting December 17 (Sunday). This will be the first assignment of both sides post their World Cup 2023 campaign in India.



The ODI's in the present times is of not much relevance. The format is on the brink of getting overshadowed by the T20Is and many other shorter formats. More so, with the T20 World Cup 2024 lined up ahead, the cricket boards would prioritise the shortest format and the ODIs will sink slightly more.



Team India, under Rohit Sharma, had a memorable World Cup 2023 campaign at home. The Men in Blue went on to win 10 games on the bounce and that too comprehensively. However, fate took a sharp turn in the Final, where Australia remained a better team than India.



On the other side, South Africa got derailed in the semi-final against Australia, after doing extremely well in the league stages. They were one of the dangerous sides going in the tournament, with multiple 300+ scores, however, their strength was put to the test by the mighty Australians, who don't know how to falter in important matches.



Now with some fresh faces in the ODI squad, both teams would look to maximise the opportunities presented to them. Both, South Africa and India, have included a lot of youngsters in the squad. Only a handful of players, who played the 2023 World Cup, from both sides are present in the squad for the ODI series.



The major missings would be the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah among others from the Indian side, while Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada among others from the South African side.



Now let's take a look at Team India's predicted playing11 for the first ODI against South Africa. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st ODI: Team India's Predicted Playing11 against South Africa</h2>



Team India doesn't have a settle opening order with the current squad and hence new players will be seen taking up the role. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudarshan and Rajat Patidhar are likely to see the opening duties for the team. 



The team will also have the services of Sanju Samson, who has been largely sidelined by the BCCI. However, the glovesman is likely to get decent opportunity in the upcoming ODIs to strengthen his position in the team. 



Veteran batter KL Rahul will lead the side in absence of Rohit Sharma, who has been rested. Rahul has informed that he would play a key role in the middle order, besides donning gloves.



The team's pace attack is all new, the likes of Avesh Khan, Mukesh Chaudhary and Arshdeep Singh are expected to be paried together.



Below is India's predicted playing11 against South Africa for 1st ODI:



India's Playing11: Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (c &amp; wk), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan



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IND vs SA 1st ODI: Sanju Samson IN, Gaikwad OUT, Team India's Predicted Playing11 against South Africa

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IND vs SA 1st Test: India's Playing11: It can be, now, said that the sheen of test cricket, the traditional form of the sport, has been revived in the last couple of years. Unlike earlier, there is huge excitement among the fans for the test series happening around the world and it gets bigger if it has something to do with Team India, who is set to play a two-game test series against South Africa.



India and South Africa will lock horns in the first of the two-match test series at the SuperSport Park in Centurian on December 26. The fixture is just one night away as we write this article for you.



While India will aim to win their maiden series in South Africa and become the second Asian side to conquer the Protean land, South Africa will have the sole objective of not allowing the opposition to do so.



In 2021-22, Team India managed to defeat South Africa in the first test, but the home side turned the tables in the next two games to deny Team India their first series win in South Africa.



In good news for the Indian side, star batter Virat Kohli has rejoined the Indian contingent after abruptly leaving the team midway due to personal reasons. 



The key to winning in South Africa would begin with picking the right playing11 for the fixtures. Though India will be short on the playing options, they would not feel the urgent need for any special player.



Let's now discuss India's Playing11 picked by former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 1st Test: India's Playing11</h2>



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Sunil Gavaskar came up with some interesting playing combinations for the Indian team ahead of the 1st IND vs SA test. The former cricketer turned analyst seemed to be impressed with Yashasvi Jaiswal and paired him alongside captain Rohit Sharma in the opening slot.



Shubman Gill, who usually opens with Rohit, was pushed down to number three by Gavaskar. The third position belonged to Cheteshwar Pujara earlier, but the batter has been dropped from the squad recently.



Virat Kohli retained his fourth place followed by KL Rahul at five, who will also have the added responsibility of wicketkeeping. Shreyas Iyer is placed at number 6 followed by two all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin at seventh and eighth positions.



Gavaskar picked three pacers - Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Mukesh Kumar - as his three pace bowling options.



?My playing XI is gonna be very simple. The openers will be Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma - the captain. No.3 Shubman Gill, No.4 - Kohli, No. 5 KL Rahul, and No.6 Shreyas Iyer. 5 and 6 can move, and after that will be Ravindra Jadeja and?Ravichandran Ashwin," Gavaskar told?Star Sports.



Then I'll have three fast bowlers - Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj," Gavaskar added.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India's Playing11 against South Africa 1st Test</h2>



Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar.



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IND vs SA 1st Test: India's Playing11, Rohit-Jaiswal to open, Gill at 3, Ashwin-Jadeja pair picks Sunil Gavaskar

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SA vs IND: 2 Changes India can make for 2nd Test against South Africa: After going down in the first test at the SuperSport Park in Centurian, the stage is all set for the 2nd game of the series between India and South Africa. This time the contest will be held at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, starting January 03.



Team India couldn't match the competition which South Africa posted in the first test. The game was wrapped up by the Proteas inside three days and handed a defeat to Team India by an innings and 32 runs.



Following the first test loss, Team India has significantly worked harder on their skills. The team conducted a couple of optional practice sessions during the breaks to mend the flaws. The Indian side is likely to undergo another training session today - January 02 - before they turn up for the 2nd test on January 03.



The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shardul Thakur, R Ashwin and Yashasvi Jaiswal among others were in attendance during the optional session at the SuperSport Park and Newlands Stadium. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SA vs IND: 2 Changes India can make for 2nd Test</h2>



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Team India is very likely to make changes to the playing11 for the second test against South Africa. The team felt the need for a decent batter down the order at number 7, a place which is usually owned by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder is expected to back into the side after missing out on the first test against South Africa due to back spasms. 



"Ravindra Jadeja, if fit, should come back in the team. Ashwin did bowl well from what was expected out of him on that pitch but we missed Jadeja's control while batting at number 7 in Centurion,? Pathan told Star Sports.?



In another change indicated by Irfan Pathan, the Indian side can look towards Mukesh Kumar in the pace bowling department if they don't feel confident going with Prasidh Krishna, who made his test debut in the last game. 



Prasidh Krishna didn't have a memorable outing in his debut match. The pacer conceded runs at an economy of 4.70 and could only pick a solitary wicket.



"If you're Rohit Sharma and you want to go with the same bowling attack, that's also fine. But if you're thinking of making a change, Mukesh Kumar could come in for Prasidh Krishna. But if you feel Prasidh is confident in the nets, then he should be backed for the second Test," he added.



Below is Team India's likely playing11 for the 2nd test against South Africa:



India's Playing11: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumarh, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/Mukesh Kumar.



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SA vs IND: 2 Changes India can make for 2nd Test against South Africa suggested by Irfan Pathan

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Rohit Sharma likely to field same playing11 for India: Indian captain Rohit Sharma appeared cool as ever and unfazed by Team India's defeat in the first test against South Africa as he walked in for the pre-match press conference for the 2nd test. Though the Indian side faced criticism for their underpower show in the opening test, the Indian captain stressed showing faith in the youngsters.



Team India had multiple issues during the first test in the Centurian. The lively grass scrutinised the Indian batters comprehensively while when it comes to the bowling department, the Indian pacers were not as good as the Proteas were on the same pitch.



The team felt the lack of experience in its bowling unit as well. Particularly, the likes of debutant Prasidh Krishna and all-rounder Shardul Thakur couldn't find their rhythm throughout the game, which ended inside three days.



However, despite such a dull outing in the first test, Indian captain Rohit Sharma believes in backing players and providing them with enough opportunities to prove their worth in gold.



"Honestly, I haven't thought too much about that (pace bowling changes) although we have briefly chatted with the management and the coaching staff. We've not completely finalised our playing XI. Obviously, everyone is available for selection. There are no injury concerns. We'll sit down in the evening and decide what is the right one. I still feel that sometimes when you have inexperience in your attack, we have that, you have to show some faith," said the Indian captain during the pre-match conference.



Debutant Prasidh Krishna bowled 20 overs in the first test in which he conceded 90 runs at an expensive economy of 4.70, though he managed to scalp his maiden wicket trapping opposition wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne.



Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur had an even worse outing as he conceded runs at an economy of 5.30. He too got a wicket to his name.



"That can happen to any team. Like I said in the last post-match press conference about Prasidh playing his first game, we all get nervous when you are playing your first game. I will still back that thought of mine that he has got good ability to succeed at this level, especially in this format. It's just about showing faith and trust in everyone, and getting the job done from them."



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Team India's playing11 for the India vs South Africa 2nd test is largely expected to be the same. The only change the team will make is bringing in all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for R Ashwin. 



Jadeja suffered back spasms ahead of the first test and was unavailable for the game. However, as the captain himself asserts that all the players are available, the all-rounder should be back into the playing11.



Below is Team India's complete playing11 for 2nd test against South Africa:



India's Playing11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.



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IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma likely to field same playing11 for India, hints backing Prasidh Krishna, Shardul

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IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: After comfortably capping off the 1st T20I by six wickets in Mohali, Team India will square off against Afghanistan in the second game of the three-match T20I series in Indore on January 14. The contest will be staged in Indore's Holkar Stadium, starting at 7:00 PM IST.



The Men in Blue spearheaded by Rohit Sharma rode on the back of comprehensive performance from all its players to defeat Afghanistan in the opening fixture in Mohali. The Indian bowling unit kept things tight right from the start and didn't give away too many easy runs to the Afghans.



Afghanistan's top order got decent starts to their innings, but couldn't capitalise on that. Later in the innings, all-rounder Mohammad Nabi played a 42-run knock in just 27 deliveries to take his side to a decent total (158 runs) on a proper batting surface.



In the pursuit of the modest total, Team India lost its skipper for a duck owing to a mixup between the two openers. However, the partnerships began to build as the innings progressed. 



Shivam Dube remained the pick of the players for India as he mustered an unbeaten 60-run score in just 40 deliveries to take India home along with a wicket. Jitesh Sharma also contributed with his decent 31-run knock.



Notably, Team India had a couple of forced changes in the playing11 during the first T20I in Mohali. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal wasn't available due to a sore groin and Virat Kohli was out for personal reasons. However, the two players are expected to be available for selection in the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday (January 14, 2024).



Below is India's Playing11 for 2nd T20I against Afghanistan - Prediction:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: India's Playing11 for 2nd T20I against Afghanistan</h2>



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Indian captain Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings along with left-arm opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who missed the first game after not pulling up well. The southpaw will replace Shubman Gill in the playing11. Jaiswal's presence will provide Team India with a left-hand-right-hand opening combination, which is considered ideal.



Meanwhile, with Kohli available, he will be slotted at his regular number three position in the team, replacing Tilak Varma. Although Varma did decent in the opening games, he hasn't been able to grab the opportunities thrown at him with both his hands open.



The rest of the playing11 is anticipated to remain the same for the 2nd T20I. Kohli will be followed by Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh. 



For the spin bowling all-rounder's option, the team will have the services of Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. The two will be paired with young Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar to form the bowling department.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India's Playing11 for 2nd T20I - Predicted</h2>



Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.



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IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Virat Kohli to return, Predicting India's Playing11 for 2nd T20I against Afghanistan

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IND vs AFG 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction: Rohit Sharma-led Team India is set to face Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I of the ongoing India vs Afghanistan three-match T20I series. The contest will be held in Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on January 17, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM IST.



The first two games of the series have seen the rise of Shivam Dube as a young all-rounder. The left-handed batter is equipped to tonk sixes at well as well as rotate strike between the overs. The first game saw him score an unbeaten 60 runs while he turned the heat on with his brisk 32-ball 63 runs in the second game in Indore.



The ongoing series also saw the return of India's two red-ball giants - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While the Indian captain hasn't managed to open his score so far in the series, Virat Kohli scored a decent 29 in the second game.



With already two games under their belt, Team India might look to experiment a bit to ensure all their players are warmed up. The likes of Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav and Avesh Khan are anticipated to get some game time in the 3rd T20I in Bengaluru.



Notably, this is Team India's last T20I series before the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and the USA. Post the Afghanistan series, India will engage in the Test series against England followed by the Tata IPL 2024, which will be the last assignment ahead of the World Cup.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="rsa-vs-ind-1st-t-20-i-overview">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I Overview</h2>



Series/Tour:?Afghanistan tour of India 2024



Match:?IND vs AFG 3rd T20I



Day/Date:?Wednesday/January 17, 2024



Venue:?M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru



Time:?7:00 PM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="rsa-vs-ind-1st-t-20-i-expected-playing-11">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I Expected Playing11</h2>



India?s Expected Playing11:?Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma/Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan/Ravi Bishnoi/Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.



Afghanistan's Expected Playing11:?Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad/Qais Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="south-africa-vs-india-1st-t-20-i-full-squads">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I Full Squads</h2>



India Squad:?Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar



Afghanistan Squad:?Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran(c), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Gulbadin Naib, Hazratullah Zazai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Saleem Safi



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Rahamanullah Gurbaz (wk), Virat Kohli, Gulbadin Naib, Shivam Dube, Azamtullah Omarzai, Axar Patel, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad/Oais Ahmad, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I Dream11 Team?? 2</h2>



Wicketkeeper:?Jitesh Sharma/Sanju Samson



Batter:?Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rinku Singh



All-Rounder:?Shivam Dube, Mohammad Nabi, Axar Patel



Bowler:?Mukesh Kumar, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I Captain And Vice-Captain Picks</h2>



Captain:?Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube



Vice-Captain:?Axar Patel



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report</h2>



The pitch is expected to remain true to the batters here in Bengaluru. As the past records suggest, M Chinnaswamy Stadium has seen plenty of run fests and one more is anticipated as India and Afghanistan gear up for the 3rd T20I. On some occasions, the spinners have dominated the batters at this venue. Pleasant weather is predicted for the fixture with the temperature rising up to mid-20s.



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IND vs ENG 1st Test: India's Playing11: The excitement for the India vs England five-match test series is at its peak as we are just a few hours away from the red-ball action in Hyderabad. The India vs England 1st test match is set to begin on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.



Plenty of buzz could be heard around the upcoming test series between India and England. While some talked about the preparation of spin-friendly surfaces in India, some indulged themselves in predicting the scoreline for the tour. The recent chatter has revolved around Shoaib Bashir, who couldn't get the Indian visa on time.



With everything settled, there will be huge anticipation among the fans and experts as to how India's playing11 will look for the first test. England have already named their playing11 for the IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad. The visitors have named three spinners and a sole pacer in their lineup along with an all-rounder in Ben Stokes. 



England's Playing11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG 1st Test: India's Playing11</h2>



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With the absence of Virat Kohli for the first two test matches, it can be confirmed that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer will find themselves in the playing11 together. There was earlier some confusion whether KL Rahul will play as a genuine batter or will also keep the wickets. 



Clearing the doubts, Rahul Dravid, earlier, informed that Rahul has been relieved of the wicketkeeping duties and will only take part in the test matches as a batter.



KL Rahul is anticipated to take up the number 4 role in the team for the opening two games. The batter will take up Virat Kohli's place in the team, while Shreyas Iyer will continue to remain at his usual number 5 position.



With Dravid's confirmation, one of KS Bharat or Dhruv Jurel will be named in the playing11 as the wicketkeeper batter. As per the sources, Jurel is unlikely to get the nod ahead of KS Bharat, who will mark his test comeback since the WTC final against Australia in 2023.



Team India's bowling attack will comprise three spinners and two pacers. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj will form the pace attack while Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Axar Patel will be the three designated spinners on the side.



Rohit Sharma and Co can also look at Kuldeep Yadav to add variety to the spin bowling abilities. Yadav provides a wrist spin option and can be lethal at times, however, with his addition, the batting depth of the team gets compromised.



Below is India's playing11 for the India vs England 1st test in Hyderabad:



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Wicketkeeper: KS Bharat



Batters: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer



All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel



Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj



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IND vs ENG 1st Test: The India vs England 1st Test got underway at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, with England winning the toss and opting to bat first. While England had already named their playing11 a day before the start of the test, the Indian team was yet to do so which gave enough room for the speculations to brew.



Rohit Sharma announced India's playing11 for the 1st test during the toss, which included three spinners and two pacers in the ranks. The three spinners included in the side were all off-spinners, though the team had the privilege of having a bit of variation with Kuldeep Yadav in the squad.



Despite Kuldeep Yadav's availability, Rohit Sharma went ahead with an all-off-spin attack along with two pacers. 



It is noteworthy that Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin were the first-choice spinners to get into the playing11 and there was no doubt about them. However, the choice had to be made between Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.



The Indian captain on the eve of the India vs England 1st test acknowledged that with how Kuldeep Yadav has improved over the years, it's almost tempting to have him in the side. 



"Kuldeep [Yadav] being the bowler he is now, from what he was a couple of years back, he is much more improved and he is a very tempting option without a doubt," said Rohit Sharma.



Despite such high words of praise, Kuldeep Yadav was dropped from India's playing11 and the team included Axar Patel as the third spinner.



Explaining the selection, Rohit Sharma opined that though Kuldeep Yadav provides variation, Axar's abilities with the bat come in handy along with his bowling which gives the team a great advantage. The move makes more sense with the absence of Virat Kohli in the side, which is a huge miss. 



?It was a tough one (to leave out Kuldeep Yadav), and we thought a lot about it. Axar, whenever he has played, he has done well and bats really well in these conditions. He gives his batting depth as well. He got some really good scores the last time we played against Australia. Probably the reason we went with Axar,? Rohit said during the toss.



Below is Team India's Playing11 for 1st Test against England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad:



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Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj



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The 1st Test between India and England got underway in Hyderabad. England began superbly with their aggressive approach, famously termed as 'Bazball.' The England openers led by Ben Duckett kept Indian pacers in the run and scored boundaries to build pressure early on in the innings.



The two openers were successful in tiring out Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj without coping any blows. However, as soon as Rohit Sharma introduced spin into the attack from both ends, the run-scoring slowed to a large extent. 



England scored 41 runs in the first 8 overs of pace bowling, and in 14 overs they were only at the 58-run mark. The introduction of Ashwin and Jadeja not only curbed the run flow but also put pressure on the batters. 



R Ashwin, also, managed to provide the first breakthrough in the 12th over as Ben Duckett, at a score of 35 runs off 39 deliveries, was trapped lbw. 



As of now at drinks break after 14th over, England are one down at 58 runs. 



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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: 3 Changes India can make in India vs England 2nd test: Team India had to undergo a series of criticism following their 1st test loss to England in Hyderabad. Despite being comfortably placed in the fixture after the second innings, Team India lost track and were handed a 28-run defeat by the team with minimal spin experience on their backs.



It was surely a tough pill to swallow for the Indians, but now the action for the India vs England 2nd test shifts to the port city of Vishakhapatnam. With already 1-0 down in the series, Team India would aim to get their acts in the right direction and level the five-match test series.



However, things aren't as easy as it looks for the Indians, who are touted to be the beast in their own backyard. With injuries to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the IND vs ENG 2nd Test, the situation has become more complicated and grave at the same time. 



Notably, KL Rahul complained of pain in his right quadriceps, while Ravindra Jadeja was seen clutching his hamstring after he was run out, which later turned out to be a hamstring blow for him. Both the players are already ruled out of the India vs England 2nd Test. Subsequently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have drafted in the likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar and Saurabh Kumar into the side.



With two injury setbacks, team India is expected to make changes to the playing11. Besides KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, senior batter Virat Kohli is also not available for the 2nd test match. 



Let's look at India's updated squad for the IND vs ENG 2nd Test:



India's Squad: 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.



Below are the details of the 3 changes India can make in the India vs England 2nd Test:



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Rajat Patidar IN for KL Rahul



Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar looks an automatic replacement for KL Rahul in the 2nd test against England. Though Team India has the services of Sarfaraz Khan, the team is unlikely to have him in the playing11. Patidar is placed higher in the pecking order than Sarfaraz Khan.



Kuldeep Yadav IN for Mohammad Siraj



Team India opted to head into the 1st test in Hyderabad with two pacers and three spinners. The move didn't work out for the hosts as Siraj's selection made no sense. Moreover, the pacer didn't pick a single wicket in the 1st test and leaked runs to some extent. 



Rohit Sharma may opt to replace Mohd Siraj with Kuldeep Yadav, who brings variation to the side. He will be a more suitable wicket-picking option for the spinning conditions.



Washington Sundar IN for Ravindra Jadeja



An injury to Ravindra Jadeja meant that the team had to look at a guy who have the batting abilities along with his bowling prowesses. It could be none other than Washington Sundar, who can replace the senior all-rounder. Though Saurabh Kumar can be another choice to replace Jadeja, the all-rounder is yet to make his test debut.



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Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar/Sarfaraz Khan, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.



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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: After the completion of the first two tests against England in Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (<a href="https://www.bcci.tv/">BCCI</a>) have decided to undergo a bit of change in the setup. With a revised squad announced for the last three test matches, the Indian side is expected to have a changed appearance in the upcoming 3rd test against England in Rajkot.



After having a lot of wicketkeeper KS Bharat, who hasn't impressed the selectors either with his batting or wicketkeeping duties, the limelight is anticipated to shift to young Dhruv Jurel. The young glovesman is likely to make his debut during the IND vs ENG 3rd Test in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.



In the 7 test matches played so far, KS Bharat has only managed to score 221 runs at a poor average of 20. 



?Bharat?s batting has been well below par while his keeping hasn?t been great either. He isn?t making use of his chances," a source told TOI.



"Dhruv Jurel on the other hand is talented as a good attitude and has a bright future. He has done well for Uttar Pradesh, India A and the Rajasthan Royals in IPL. Don?t be surprised if Jurel makes his Test debut at Rajkot," he added.



KL Rahul to be back into IND vs ENG playing11:



In the other key development, KL Rahul is likely to be back into the playing11 after missing the second IND vs ENG test in Vishakhapatnam. Rahul suffered a quadriceps injury during the first test and was subsequently ruled out for the second game of the five-match series. However, the senior batter is back on the side and is expected to be fit to get into the playing11.



Jasprit Bumrah workload management:



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Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, whose workload was in question during the last couple of days, is also likely to play in the IND vs ENG 3rd test in Rajkot. The game begins on February 15.



Bumrah, who has bowled the second most number overs in the first two tests for India, was rumoured to be rested for the 3rd game of the series. However, later developments asserted that it wouldn't be a wise call to rest the pacer, given the conditions in Rajkot favour the pacer. 



But as a part of his workload management, Jasprit Bumrah will be rested in the Ranchi Test, which is the fourth assignment of the five-match series.



Ravindra Jadeja's comeback subject to fitness:



All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who sustained a hamstring blow during the 1st test, is under examination by the medical staff at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Though he has been named in the Indian squad for the next three tests, his appearance will be subject to his fitness levels.



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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rajat Patidar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dhruv Jurel(wk), Ravindra Jadeja/Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd. Siraj.



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