Meet Team India's 3 Uncapped Players In 18-Man Test Squad For England Tour

Sai Sudharsan- A stylish left-handed batter, Sudharsan has impressed in domestic cricket and the IPL with his technique and temperament. Known for his calm head and consistency, he has built a reputation as a reliable top-order batter and now gets a chance to prove himself in the longer format on English soil.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran-The Bengal opener has been on the fringes of Test selection for a while, consistently performing in the Ranji Trophy and India A tours. With solid technique and long innings under his belt, Easwaran’s inclusion is a reward for persistence and performance in domestic cricket.

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Arshdeep Singh- Primarily known for his white-ball exploits, Arshdeep’s red-ball skills have flown under the radar. A left-arm seamer with the ability to swing the ball both ways, he adds variety to the pace attack and could be a useful option in seaming English conditions.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally announced the squad for the five-Test series against England, beginning on June 20. With Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket, Shubman Gill has succeeded him as captain.

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Alongside the debutants, Shardul Thakur makes a return to the Test setup. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable all-round option, especially in overseas conditions.

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Kuldeep Yadav also returns after missing the Australia tour due to injury. He brings variety to the spin department with his wrist-spin, an asset on potentially worn-out English wickets deeper into the series.

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Karun Nair is perhaps the biggest inclusion for the tour, having not played a Test since 2017. However, the right-handed batter's strong domestic season has prompted his inclusion.

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A notable absentee from the squad is veteran pacer Mohammed Shami. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited fitness concerns as the reason for Shami's exclusion, stating that the decision was made considering the bowler's current physical condition.

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