India Squad For Last 3 Tests vs England Live: Virat Kohli Unavailable, Shreyas Iyer Out And…

India Squad for Last 3 Tests Live: Kohli’s break

In the midst of all the selection speculation surrounding Virat Kohli’s inclusion, South African pace great Dale Steyn has something interesting to say on his break from cricket. “I think family is your most important priority. I’m sorry, like, that’s it, you know. That’s the end of the story. Like right there,” Steyn remarked during the virtual interaction.

He added, “I’ve got three dogs, and if one dog got sick, and I was in the IPL, I’m jumping on the first plane out of there to come back to see my dog.” 

India Squad Announcement Live: Great comeback!

Amidst the selection dilly dallying, one talented batter has made quite a remarkable return to first-class cricket – Prithvi Shaw. In fact, he has scripted a first in Indian cricket – Read this story to find out more

India Squad for Last 3 Tests Live: Jadeja’s injury

The wait for the squad continues. According to reports, it might come on Saturday. The fitness status of Ravindra Jadeja is causing the delay. The spinner missed the previous Test due to injury but as the third Test is a crucial one, the BCCI wants to wait for his fitness status.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Here is the latest update –

According to fresh reports, the squad for the remaining three Tests is likely to be announced within the next 24 hours. Shreyash Iyer is out of the team due to injury while KL Rahul joins the side back for the series, stated reports. Virat Kohli stays unavailable for selection, said the latest update.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Mixed bag of emotions for India!

While the latest update on KL Rahul’s fitness comes as a big boost for India, the doubt over Virat Kohli’s availability still persists. The BCCI has so far refrained itself from commenting on the matter officially. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja is also showing good signs of improvement.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Steyn backs Kohli!

Voicing his support for Indian star batter Virat Kohli amid the chatter around his absence from the Test series against England, South African pace great Dale Steyn said “family should come first and that should be the end of the story.” Virat Kohli has missed the first two Tests due to personal reasons and his comeback to the Indian team is expected to be delayed further as he is set to skip the third and fourth Tests too while remaining uncertain for the final match. Read more

India Squad Announcement LIVE: KL Rahul to play Rajkot Test?

India batter KL Rahul is expected to join up with the squad for the third Test of the five-match series against England, starting February 15 in Rajkot. Rahul, who missed the second Test due to an injury, was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport. A video has gone viral on social media where Rahul was seen posing with fans before entering the lobby at the Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Bharat under the scanner!

Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment at the performance of wicket-keeper KS Bharat in the first two Tests against England. Bharat got a good start on a couple of occasions but was unable to convert that into a big knock. During a recent interaction, Manjrekar said that Bharat has not looked great since replacing Ishan Kishan in the Test series against South Africa and if he fails to produce a great show, the team management will have to look beyond for better options. Read More

India Squad Announcement LIVE: AB de Villiers’ U-turn!

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said that he “made a terrible mistake” by sharing “false information” about the personal reasons that have forced star India batter Virat Kohli to take a break from international cricket, insisting that he has no idea “what’s happening there”. On his YouTube channel a few days ago, de Villiers had claimed that Kohli opted out of the first two Tests of the ongoing home series against England due to the impending arrival of his second child with actor wife Anushka Sharma. READ MORE

India Squad Announcement LIVE: In case you missed it!

Indian cricket team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday took to social media to provide a massive injury update ahead of the team selection for the remaining three Test matches against England. The cricketer posted a picture of himself from the National Cricket Academy along with the caption – “Getting better”.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Meeting expected today

The BCCI selectors are expected to meet today and the team selection will answer a lot of questions that hold huge implications for Indian cricket in the future. Shreyas Iyer’s reported injury is a big concern ahead of the IPL as well as the T20 World Cup while the fans will be waiting to know what the future holds for Virat Kohli who opted out of the first two matches due to ‘personal reasons’.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Iyer doubtful for last 3 Tests!

Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer may end up missing the last three Tests against England in the five-match series due to injury. According to a report by Indian Express, Iyer has complained of stiffness in his back and pain in his groin area while batting and that can lead to the batter not playing the remaining matches. The report further claimed that although the kits of all the India cricketers were sent to Rajkot from Visakhapatnam, Iyer’s equipment was sent to his home in Mumbai. The next possible step for Iyer is expected to be a rehabilitation process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Iyer underwent a back surgery in 2023 after an injury and with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 just round the corner, there will be keen interest regarding his fitness.

“Iyer has informed the Indian team management and the medical staff that his back gets stiff after playing more than 30 balls and he feels pain in his groin while playing forward defence,” a source told The Indian Express. “Post surgery, he is facing this issue for the first time so he has been advised to rest for a few weeks. He will head to NCA later.”

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Selection not delayed due to Virat!

Rumours have been rampant that Kohli is likely to miss the next two Tests and the selectors were waiting for his confirmation before selecting the squad. However, a report by Sports Tak claims that the delay in naming the squad is due to the fact that selectors are waiting for the fitness reports for Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul from the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Selection meeting to take place on Friday?

According to a report by Sports Tak, the Indian cricket team squad for the last three Tests against England will be announced on Friday as they are awaiting the fitness results of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul from NCA.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Wait continues

The wait continues for the squad selection with the biggest questions remaining over Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Some good news as well for India as reports claimed that KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja can be making their return very soon.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Squad selection meeting

A report by Cricbuzz states that the meeting of BCCI officials to choose the squad is scheduled for Thursday, barring any unforeseen circumstances that might necessitate a postponement to Friday due to the unavailability of key personnel.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: England great on Virat’s absence

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain backed Virat Kohli’s decision to prioritise his private life but believes that his absence will be a big “blow” for India. “Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batters ever to play the game and any series and any side will miss someone of the stature of Kohli. The game needs to look after the likes of Kohli as well. He has been playing international cricket for more than 15 years now and if he needs a break to be away with family just some time away from the game we wish Virat Kohli all the best. It means we don’t have the mouthwatering possibility of an Anderson-Kohli contest that we have seen over the years so be it,” Hussain told Sky Sports.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: BCCI’s message

A look back at the message from the BCCI after announcing that Virat Kohli will be missing the first Test matches of the five-match series. “The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli’s privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series,” the official statement said.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Mohammed Siraj Set To Return

While there’s continuous suspense on Virat Kohli’s return, it has been reported that Mohammed Siraj will be making a comeback to the team ahead of the third Test. Even Jasprit Bumrah is likely to continue leading the Indian pace attack in Rajkot.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Ishan Kishan Not In Contention

India’s wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan isn’t nursing any injury but still remains far from being considered for selection. Ishan has reportedly been training at the Reliance Stadium alongside Haridk and Krunal Pandya. Earlier, India head coach Rahul Dravid had asked him to resume playing cricket of some sort in order to be available for selection. But, the player hasn’t yet made himself available for Ranji Trophy.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Decision On Taking Rest In Bumrah’s Hands

The BCCI selection committee has reportedly left the decision of taking rest in Jasprit Bumrah’s hands. The pacer was central to India’s success in the second Test but could decide to give one or two matches a miss.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Jadeja, Rahul Likely To Return

While Virat Kohli looks likely to miss at least two more of the remaining three matches against England, the likes of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are reportedly nearing return. Jadeja’s progress has been quite impressive and the all-rounder could be in contention for the third Test in his hometown, Rajkot.

India Squad Selection LIVE: Harsha Bhogle On Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘Rest’

On the subject of rest being given to Jasprit Bumrah, Harsha Bhogle wants the marquee pacer to miss the Ranchi Test, but not the one in Rajkot. Here’s his tweet:

If India have to rest Bumrah, they must do so on a track where the other bowlers become more potent. On a good batting surface, his skills are impossible to replicate. Rajkot tends to be a good track and he will have rested for over a week. It might be a good idea to play him in…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 8, 2024

India’s Squad Announcement: Jasprit Bumrah Targets Critics

India’s pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who became the world no. 1 Test bowler on Wednesday, launched a thinly veiled attack at critics who refused to support him during tough times. Bumrah is now the only bowler in the world to have claimed the No. 1 spot in all three formats of the game at some point in his career.

India Squad Announcement LIVE: BCCI To Pick Squad Today?

With more clarity surfacing on the availability of Virat Kohli, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee could finally put an end to the wait and name the squad for the remaining three matches today. The return of KL Rahul should boost the team’s roster in the absence of Kohli.

India Squad for England Tests Live: Eyes on team combination!

Mohammed Siraj is set to re-join the squad after being given workload-related rest in Visakhapatnam and Mukesh Kumar is more than hundred percent certain to get the axe from playing eleven. If Jasprit Bumrah isn’t rested, it will be interesting to see if head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma play two pacers along with three spinners or include a batting all-rounder like Washington Sundar, who has had scores of 85 not out and 96 not out in the previous home series against the same opposition.

India Squad for England Tests Live: KL Rahul set to return!

Among the imminent comebacks, KL Rahul is likely to return to the playing eleven and Rajat Patidar will then have to sit out as Shreyas Iyer, after his tremendous work in the field including a superb run-out of Ben Stokes in Visakhapatnam, will get another go, stated PTI in a report. Ravindra Jadeja’s progress has been positive and his hamstring is healing well but it might not be good enough to allow him to get cracking on his home turf in Rajkot, the report added.

India Squad for England Tests Live: More details on Bumrah!

“It is understood that the third Test’s result could go a long way in deciding the course of the series which would make it difficult to rest Bumrah in the Rajkot game. If he plays in Rajkot it is a foregone conclusion that he will not play the next game in Ranchi, which would start in three days’ time after the third Test,” stated PTI in a report.

India Squad for England Tests Live: Bumrah not rested!

There is no confirmation about the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deciding to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the third Test. As a part of workload management, the apex cricket council of India keeps resting its players, but several reports suggest that Bumrah will play the third Test match vs England.

India Squad for England Tests Live: Siraj expected to return!

Mohammed Siraj, who was rested for the second Test to manage his workload, is expected to return for the third game against England. In his absence, it was Mukesh Kumar who took the role of the second pacer for India in the second game. Mukesh failed to make an impact in the game as he bowled 12 overs and conceded 70 runs while picking only one wicket.

India Squad for England Tests Live: Kohli could miss 3rd and 4th Tests!

Virat Kohli is expected to miss the third and fourth Test matches against England as well, said ESPNcricinfo in a report. The report also stated that Kohli is doubtful for the fifth and final game of the series as well. The selectors are expected to meet this week to finalize the India squad for the remaining three Test matches vs England, the report added.

India Squad for England Tests Live: A look at WTC table –

New Zealand climbed to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their thumping 281-run victory over South Africa on Wednesday. The Kiwis leapfrogged the finalists of the previous WTC final – India and Australia and moved to the summit of the rankings with a 66.66 per cent points. India, with 52.77 per cent points, slipped to the third spot.

India Squad for England Tests Live: In case you missed it!

Days ago, Virat Kohli’s former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and South Africa great AB de Villiers had revealed the reason behind the India star’s absence from the cricket field. In a YouTube live, de Villiers was asked if he has spoken to Virat Kohli and whether he is fine or not. AB de Villiers then said: “His second child is on the way. Yes, it’s family time and things are important to him.” Read in detail

India Squad for England Tests Live: Focus on India’s batting!

While the Indian team has performed good overall with the ball, the batting has been a cause of concern for the side. The host team batters have failed to put combined efforts more often that not and India have to rely on invididual knocks so far in the series. In the upcoming three games, the batters must be aiming to put a better effort as a unit.

India Squad for England Tests Live: Gill regains form!

What was turning out to be a mediocre series for Gill, is now a memorable one. The right-handed batter scored 104 in the second innings of the second Test, playing a crucial role in India’s 106-run victory over England in Vizag. With the knock, Gill must be a relieved man and he is likely to keep his spot for the series.

India Squad for 3 Tests vs England Live: Rohit eyes redemption

In the first two Tests, India skipper Rohit Sharma failed to deliver a strong performance. In all the four innings, he was dismissed before reaching the half-century. However, he will aim for redemption in the third Test, which will kick-start from February 15 in Rajkot. 

India Squad for 3 Tests vs England Live: Will Dhruv Jurel get another chance?

Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel earned his maiden India call-up for the first two Tests against England. However, the 23-year-old batter did not get a chance as KS Bharat was preferred over him for the wicketkeeper’s job. It will be interesting to see whether he gets renamed in the squad for the remaining three Tests.