Who will get a place in the squad? (Photo- PTI)
India probable Test squad vs Sri Lanka: The BCCI Selection Committee headed by Ajit Agarkar is soon going to announce the Indian team for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. This series is very important for the Indian team captained by Shubman Gill, who is currently ranked 5th in the points table of the World Test Championship (WTC). The biggest relief for the team is the return of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has completely recovered from tennis elbow injury and is available for selection. But there is suspense on some players.
Who will get a place in the squad?
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul can be selected in this squad as openers. Young batsman Sai Sudarshan, who has performed brilliantly for India A, can be retained at number 3. However, his fitness is under question because he was injured. At the same time, Shubhman Gill can be seen batting at number four, who has been playing at this number for some time.
Apart from these, Rishabh Pant can be seen in the role of main wicketkeeper and Dhruv Jurel can go with the team as reserve wicketkeeper. Devdutt Padikkal may also get a place in the squad, although it will be difficult for him to be selected in the initial playing 11.
Spin department strong, eye on new faces also
The return of Ravindra Jadeja will provide great strength to the spin department, where he will be supported by Kuldeep Yadav and Akshar Patel. In view of Washington Sundar’s injury, the selectors are considering the name of 33-year-old off-spinner Saransh Jain from Madhya Pradesh, who has taken 188 wickets in 54 first class matches. Apart from this, left arm spinner Manav Sutar, who impressed in his Test debut, can also retain his place in the team. Gurnoor Brar, who took 10 wickets against Sri Lanka A in fast bowling, may get a big opportunity. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah’s playing will depend on his last fitness report.
India’s probable team for Sri Lanka test series
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Saransh Jain, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Sutar, Gurnoor Brar.
