BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has announced the Indian cricket team for the fifth and final Test match against England. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested in the fourth Test, will play in the fifth Test.
India is leading the five-match series 3-1. The Indian team is eager to consolidate its position in the World Test Championship table by winning the fifth Test match. KL Rahul’s inclusion in the fourth Test depended on his fitness. The BCCI’s medical team is closely monitoring Rahul’s fitness. A specialist in London is being coordinated for further management of his problem. So it is clear that KL Rahul will not play in the fifth Test.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested in the Ranchi Test, is back in the team. Washington Sundar has been released from the Indian squad for the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Mumbai. Sundar will play for Tamil Nadu. Sundar will join the Indian team if required after this match.
Mohammed Shami’s right heel problem has been successfully operated. He is on the mend and will soon go to the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore to begin his rehabilitation process.
No major changes have been made to the squad for the fourth Test at Ranchi. Captain Rohit Sharma will have to decide whether to play the out-of-form Rajat Patidar or whether Devdutt Padikkal will make his Test debut.
India squad announced for fifth Test: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, KS Bharat, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep.
