The year 2024 is set to be an exciting one for cricket fans worldwide, with the much-anticipated England tour of India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently announced the India squad for the first two tests of the five-match series against England.
India Squad for Upcoming England Match Series 2024:
The 16-man squad, led by Rohit Sharma, boasts a mix of experienced players and young talent. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul bring their vast experience, while Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal represent the future of Indian cricket.
Key Players
India squad: Rohit Sharma, the captain, will be a key player in the series. His leadership skills and batting prowess will be crucial for India’s success. Virat Kohli, another stalwart of Indian cricket, will be looking to make a significant impact.
Young Talent
India squad: Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young guns of the team, will be eager to prove their mettle on the international stage. Their performance could be a deciding factor in the series.
The surprise in the squad has been the addition of Uttar Pradesh cricketer Jurel, who will be a back-up wicketkeeper to KL Rahul and KS Bharat.
Bowling Department
The bowling department, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd. Siraj, looks solid. The spin department, with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav, is expected to play a crucial role, given the spin-friendly conditions in India.
Here’s the list of players:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- KS Bharat (Wicketkeeper)
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohd. Siraj
- Mukesh Kumar
- Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-Captain)
- Avesh Khan
Notably, Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan are not part of the 16-man squad. The first two Test matches will be played in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, respectively. The series is set to start from January 25, 2024.