There is news of relief for the Indian team leading to the third Test match between India and England in Leeds, that their rising star all-rounder Shardul Thakur became fit. This statement has been provided by the vice-captain of the Indian Test team, Ajinkya Rahane in the virtual conversation. He said that Shardul is fit and available for selection in the playing eleven for the upcoming third test against the hosts. He further said now we have to see with which combination we will move for the third test.
Shardul could not participate in the second Test at Lord's due to injury in his first Test. Ishant Sharma replaced him granted in the team in the playing XI for the second test match. India also won this match by 151 runs. Ishant grabbed 5 wickets in both innings. Aside from these, Bumrah, Shami took 3-3 wickets, and Siraj took 8 wickets. Seeing these performances, it will be Challenging to take place in the playing XI for Shardul.
Rahane also stated that there is no need to use a rotation policy as there is a winning combination after the second Test. In such a circumstance, all the fast bowlers are ready to win the third test match against England. Indian team is heading 1-0 in the series in the five-Test series. The first test has drawn due to a drizzle, while in the second test, India defeated the hosts by 151 runs.
Probable Playing XI:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammad Siraj, and Shardul Thakur.
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