The third match of the five-match Test series between India and England is to be played at Headingley from Wednesday. There is a possibility of change in the playing XI of the Indian team in this match. The Indian team can go against England with 3 major changes. The return of spinner R Ashwin is believed to be certain, while Suryakumar Yadav can also get a chance to debut here.
Rohit and Rahul in the opening
After the last two matches, now India’s opening pair has been decided. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are in good form and scoring runs. The pair, who got India off to a great start at Lord’s, would like to repeat their performance in Leeds as well.
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Suryakumar may debut
Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been struggling with continuous runs, can be rested in the third match. He scored in the second innings of the Lord’s Test but still there are doubts about his inclusion in the playing XI. Suryakumar Yadav can be given a chance in his place. If that happens, it could be his Test debut in Leeds.
Kohli and Rahane
In the middle order, Suryakumar can be seen playing in place of Pujara at number three. Captain Virat Kohli will bat at number four followed by vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane.
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant
Pant has played really well in the last few days. His place has been fitted in Team India as a wicketkeeper. He has shown his hands in England but the wait for the big innings is still on.
Ashwin replaces Jadeja!
In the two Tests played so far, Ravindra Jadeja has proved to be ineffective in bowling. R Ashwin may be given a chance in his place for failing to take wickets. Many veterans also believe that this is a change the team must make.
Shardul is back, Ishant will be out!
Injured Shardul Thakur is fit, so he can be included in the playing XI in place of Ishant Sharma. Captain Kohli insists on keeping Shardul in the playing XI consistently to strengthen the batting.
Bumrah, Shami, and Siraj fast bowlers
The team will have Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Siraj as the leading fast bowlers. The superb bowling of Siraj and Bumrah was crucial in the victory of the Lord’s Test. At the same time, Shami also bowled very well from the other end.
India’s probable team
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav or Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (capt), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), R Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur or Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
