3 Indian players who could be selected in the Test squad for the remainder of the series

Indian team need to win all remaining three Tests to win the series
Indian team need to win all remaining three Tests to win the series

The Indian team had stepped into England soil with a lot of expectations, and as the number one Test team in the world, they were the firm favorites to win the series. India started off the tour on a good note winning the T20I series by 2-1 but lost the ODI series by 2-1.

The Test series was a highly anticipated clash, and the first match proved to be a nail-biting encounter with the host coming out at the top. The second match was a one-sided affair as England outplayed team India and won by an innings and 159 runs.

The batting failure has been one of the main reasons why India is trailing by 2-0 in the series. Except for Virat Kohli, no other batsman has applied himself or showed any intent. Also, some of the premier players were missing from the team due to injuries which also made a huge difference in the team combinations.

The Indian selectors will announce the squad for the remaining two Tests, and with the stake of the series hanging on a thread, there be some changes in the Test squad.

Let us find out which players could make it into the squad for the remainder of the series.


#3 Rohit Sharma

Rohit was a part of ODI and T20I Indian team in England
Rohit was a part of ODI and T20I Indian team in England

Rohit Sharma has been very consistent in limited overs cricket but has struggled when it comes to red ball cricket. He started off his Test career on a great note scoring back to back centuries in first two Tests. Since then he has blown hot and cold in whites.

The curious case of Rohit has been quite interesting, and with such flawless batting technique, it is amazing to see his failure in Test cricket. In his short Test career, he has shown glimpses of his magnificent skills and played crucial roles for the team.

The innings against Sri Lanka in the 2014 Test series was one of the defining ones where he scored a sublime half-century where no other batsman looked comfortable on such a tricky pitch. India eventually won the Test match and also the series by 2-1.

Rohit has already scored two centuries on this England tour and has looked in sublime form. With the current fragility in the Indian middle order, he could be selected in the last Two Tests. Sunil Gavaskar also stated that the Mumbai batsman should be in the playing XI team for the third and fourth Tests against England.

#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar has played a key role for Indian team with his accurate and swing bowling.
Bhuvneshwar has played a key role for Indian team with his accurate and swing bowling.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's injury was a big blow for the Indian team as he was the premier bowler of this team. His bowling style has suited him in English conditions and he had performed brilliantly in the 2014 Test series.

Bhuvneshwar was the star performer of that series not only for his bowling performance but also for his vital batting contribution in the lower order. In five Tests in England, he picked up 19 wickets at an average of 26.63 including two five-wicket hauls. With the bat, he had scored 247 runs with three half-centuries to his name.

Currently, Bhuvneshwar is recovering from his injury and has already hit the gym. He is likely to be available for the selection, and if he gets fully fit, then he would surely feature in the playing XI team.

#1 Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi looked in great touch against South Africa A team and scored a brilliant century
Prithvi looked in great touch against South Africa A team and scored a brilliant century

The emergence of Prithvi Shaw has been nothing less than a fairy tale story. From the world record 546 runs in the Harris Shield Cup to Under-19 World Cup, triumph the journey has been incredible.

Prithvi has an outstanding First-Class record and has already scored seven centuries. In 14 matches, he has scored 1418 runs at an amazing average of 56.72. He performed exceptionally well in the recent Test series against South Africa A where he scored 136 runs. Rahul Dravid also praised him for his continuous improvement at every level and scoring runs consistently.

The young talented batsman has also accumulated a lot of runs in the England tour while representing India A team. He had scored a valiant 188 runs against West Indies A in tough English conditions.

All the three Indian openers have struggled to score runs, and it will be a great opportunity for Prithvi to showcase his great batting skills. Many experts including Ajit Agarkar believes that he is ready for any challenge and will be successful if he gets the chance to play in England.

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi