5 players who should be considered for selection in the 4th and 5th test against England

Indian team has lost its first two test against England. They have failed miserably in the English conditions. Except for Virat other batsmen are finding it hard to cross the double-digit in an inning. Vijay, Rahane, Rahul, Dhawan, Pujara, and Karthik are struggling in the swinging grassy wicket. They have lost their confidence and form. Even bowlers lacked penetration to dismiss the tailenders. India would need a new strategy for the next tests.

India needs to start from the scratch for the upcoming tests. India has a chance to make certain changes in the team ahead of the fourth test. A new team would be announced for the fourth and fifth test for India. Senior Indian players are not able to perform as per the expectations. So, Indian selectors should have a serious discussion about giving the opportunity to the youngsters in the remaining tests. Youngsters have performed exceptionally in the domestic circuit. They should be rewarded for their consistent performances. They should be given the chance in the International arena to show their caliber and prove themselves.

Here are the 5 players who should be considered for selection in the 4th and 5th test against England

5. Mohammed Siraj

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The son of an autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad, Mohammed Siraj's rise as a seamer is a remarkable story. Siraj became serious about cricket only in 2015. In his second season in 2016-17, he took Hyderabad to the quarter-final in the Ranji Trophy, taking 41 wickets from nine matches.

Siraj is performing exceptionally well in the domestic circuit. He has the ability to swing the ball into the right-handed batsman which could be very useful in the English conditions. He also bowls pacy bouncers. Siraj has an impressive record in the first-class cricket, he has taken 86 wickets in 19 matches.

Siraj bowled sharply in the recently completed India A tour of England. He took 15 wickets in two matches which include three four-wicket hauls. India currently does not need fast bowlers in the test against England. If there is an injury to any fast bowler of the team, Siraj could become a good replacement for the Indian team.

4. Mayank Agarwal

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Mayank Agarwal is the latest run machine in the domestic cricket. He has scored 2162 runs in 32 innings runs at an astonishing average of 67.56. From Ranji trophy to Vijay Hazare Mayank is scoring runs everywhere. It would be an injustice to him if he is overlooked this time by the selectors.

Mayank is doing everything in his power to get selected in the national team. He deserves an opportunity in the national side. Mayank is an attacking and a fearless opener like Sehwag. He even said in an interview that he idolizes Sehwag and tries to bat like him.

Today, India has a problem with the opening pair in the test. Rahul, Vijay, and Dhawan have failed in giving a good start to the team. So, it is high time for selectors to give chance to the youngsters. Mayank is in great form. He would surely like to prove himself if given the opportunity. Mayank should be definitely considered for selection in the 4th and 5th test against England.

3. Shreyas Iyer

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Shreyas Iyer is an attacking batsman who can play both fine and fearless strokes. He first came into limelight in 2015 IPL. In his debut season, he scored 439 runs in 14 innings for Delhi Daredevils.

Iyer has a great record in the domestic circuit. He averages 53.5 in first-class cricket and has 11 brilliant hundreds to his name. In the 2015-16 season, Iyer scored massive 1321 runs at an average of 73.38. His century in the final that season helped Mumbai to win their 41st Ranji title.

Even after scoring heavy runs Iyer was never given chance in the test for India. He was constantly ignored by the team management. Shreyas Iyer is a good batsman who should be considered for selection in the 4th and 5th test against England. Iyer deserves a national call for his constant performances in the domestic cricket.

2. Hanuma Vihari

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Hanuma Vihari is an underrated batsman, who has been constantly sidelined by everyone in the management, despite showing consistency in the domestic circuit. In his 63 first-class matches, Vihari has scored 5142 runs at an astonishing average of 59.79 including fifteen hundreds. India should really consider him for selection for the national side in the 4th and 5th test against England.

Vihari was also brilliant in the recently completed India A tour of England. India is currently facing a serious crisis in its middle order. Both Pujara and Rahane have lost their confidence and form. So it is necessary for India to look for new players for the middle order. Vihari has shown the selectors that he knows how to bat in the middle order with a sense of responsibility. Vihari should be rewarded for his consistency, and who knows, he might surprise everyone with his performance.

1. Prithvi Shaw

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Shaw first grabbed the limelight in November 2013 when he scored 546 in a Mumbai-based Harris Shield elite division match. Shaw is an opening batsman who is a fine stroke player. He played an important role as a captain in leading India to the title 2018 ICC U19 World Cup. He scored 261 runs across 6 games at an average of 65 in that tournament.

Shaw has a phenomenal record in the first class cricket where he has scored with an average of 60.78. In his last 10 innings, Shaw has scored 4 hundreds. Shaw is scoring runs just for fun now. Shaw has proved that age should not be a hurdle in the selection for the national squad. If Ollie Pope and Sam Curran can play for England in the test at the young age, so why Indian selectors are hesitating in giving the chance to Prithvi Shaw.

Shaw has the hunger for runs. His batting style resembles the great Sachin Tendulkar. His footwork and cut shots could be effective in England. Shaw is an attacking batsman who could score quick runs in the opening. These quick runs could help the middle order to play their natural game. Therefore, Shaw should be given a serious chance by the selectors.