NEW DELHI: India are gearing up for a crucial Test match against England, with the series currently levelled at 1-1.
The team has made a strong comeback in Vizag, thanks to the outstanding performances of
Yashasvi Jaiswal
and Jasprit Bumrah. However, there are concerns about the inconsistency of India's middle-order.
Captain Rohit Sharma has been struggling with the bat recently, adding to India's worries, especially with the absence of key players like KL Rahul and Virat Kohli.
In Rahul's absence, there is a possibility of Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan making his long-awaited Test debut, which could potentially reshape India's batting lineup alongside newcomer Rajat Patidar.
The middle-order's lack of experience has not gone unnoticed by England, known for their meticulous research and aggressive tactics.
India's wicketkeeper KS Bharat's batting failures also highlight the team's need for a reliable middle-order batsman. Uttar Pradesh's Dhruv Jurel is emerging as a potential candidate, known for his aggressive approach.
Here's everything you need to know about the third Test of the five-match series between India and England:
What:India vs England
,
3rd Test
When: February 15 (Thursday)
Where: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Time: 9:30 AM (IST)
Where to watch: Live stream/telecast on Jio Cinema, Sports 18 Network
Where to follow Live: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson
India's Likely Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), R Ashwin,
Ravindra Jadeja
, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
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