England is 1-0 in a five-match series against India following a surprising come-from-behind win in Hyderabad. Captain Ben Stokes has announced the lineup for the second Test in Vizag, including 20-year-old off-break bowler Shoaib Bashir, who replaces the injured Jack Leach. Veteran pacer James Anderson will also join the team, replacing Mark Wood. India has yet to reveal their lineup for the match. The inclusion of Bashir means England will continue with their successful three-spinner strategy from the first Test, with Anderson as the sole pacer. Bashir’s selection was due to Stokes’s recommendation, impressed by a video clip of him outwitting England batsman Alastair Cook. The playing XI for the second Test includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, and James Anderson.
Rohit Sharma Considered for T20I Captaincy as Iyer Eyes Test Comeback in IND vs SA Series
BCCI is likely to approach Rohit Sharma to captain the Indian T20I side in the South Africa series. Sharma has…
Mayank Agarwal Provides Health Update Following Mid-Flight Medical Scare
Mayank Agarwal’s Health Update After ICU Scare, FIR Filed: Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal narrowly avoided a devastating incident when he…
Yuzvendra Chahal’s enigmatic smile baffles fans as he is left out of India’s T20I squad for Australia series
Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain of a 15-member squad for the upcoming 5-match series against Australia. The squad includes…