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The eagerly awaited five-match Test series between India and England is scheduled to💯 kick off o🌳n Thursday (January 25) in Hyderabad.
Virat Kohli to miss the first two Tests against England
Team India’s star batter Virat Kohli has opted 💦out of the first two Tests of the series, citing personal reasons.
Kohli’s decision to withdraw from the initial two games has indeed dealt a significant blow to the home team. The seasoned cricketer showcased excellent form in recent Test matches, playing a pivotal role in India’s drawn two-match Test series in South Africa earlier this year. Over the course of the two Tests, Kohli amassed a total of 172 runs in four innings, including a half-century.
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India’s best XI for the first two Tests against England:
Rohit Sharma: The dynamic opener and captain, Rohit Sharma, will spearhead the team, ♛bringing his vast experience and aggressive batting style to the forefront.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Theꩲ young and promising left-handed batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has earned his spot in the playing XI, showcasing his talent and potential in recent matches.
Shubman Gill: Known for his elegant stroke play and solid techniqu🌃e, Shubman Gill will play a crucia✃l role in stabilizing the top order.
Shreyas Iyer: A dyn💟amic middle-order batsman, Shreyas Iyer, adds depth to the batting lineup with his aggressive approach and ability to build partnerships.
KL Rahul: The versatile batsman, KL Rahul, is expected to contribute significantly to the team’s batting strength and provide stability in the middle order.
KS Bharat: Taking the wicketkeeping responsibilities, KS Bharat will bring his skills behind the stumps, adding a valuable dimension to the team’s balance.
Ravichandran Ashwin: The experienced off-spinꦫner, Ravichandran Ashwin, will play a pivotal role with both bat and ball🎃, providing crucial breakthroughs and contributing with the bat down the order.
Ravindra Jadeja: A reliable all-꧅rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, will bring his spin prowess and lower-order batting skills to the team,ℱ adding versatility to the playing XI.
Axar Patel: The left-arm spinner🍨, Axar Patel, known for his accuracy and variations, will complement Ashwin and Jadeja, forming a formidable spin trio.
Jasprit Bumrah: Spearheading the pace attack, Jasprit Bumrah’s express pace and ability to generate movement will pose a significant challenge to the English batters.
Mohammed Siraj: Withꦑ his consistent performances and ability to extract bounce and swing, Moha🦋mmed Siraj adds potency to the pace attack, completing the bowling lineup.
This carefully crafted playing XI reflects a strategic combination of experience and youth, aiming to counter England’s challenges in the upcoming Tests. As the series kicks off, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the on-field action, anticipating an enthralling battle between the bat and ball.
