India had a fantastic outing in Rajkot. The team was down at one stage. But in the end, the men in blue managed to win the game by a margin of more than 400 runs. The next match will happen in Ranchi. Here, we predict India’s playing 11 for the Ranchi Test against England.
Openers: Rohit Sharma (C) and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to open the batting in India’s playing 11 for the Ranchi Test against England. While Rohit scored a century, Yashasvi scored a double-century in Rajkot. Rohit pulled India out of the hole while Yashasvi put India in the driver’s seat.
Middle-Order: Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel (WK)
The middle-order is likely to wear the same look. Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel all had a good run in the previous Test. Rajat Patidar did not do well, with single-digit scores in both the innings. Since KL Rahul is not there, he could get another chance.
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin
Jadeja and Ashwin will be the all-rounders India’s playing 11 for the Ranchi Test against England. Jadeja won the Man of the Match award in Rajkot. He did well with the bat and the ball. Ashwin had to go for a family emergency but he returned.
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj
Kuldeep Yadav was included in the squad ahead of Axar Patel. The leg-spinner did well with the ball and also displayed his batting skills as a nightwatchman. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the game. It will be interesting to see who replaces him. Mukesh Kumar did well in the Ranji Trophy and could get another chance. Or else, Akash Deep could make his debut.
