NEW DELHI: In anticipation of the much-anticipated five-Test series against
England
, Indian skipper
Rohit Sharma
has plunged into rigorous
net sessions
, showcasing his determination and readiness for the challenge ahead.
The series, set to kick off on January 25 in Hyderabad and culminate on March 11 in Dharamshala, has cricket enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.
The Mumbai Indians, the reigning five-time Indian Premier League champions and Rohit's franchise, took to social media platform X to provide a glimpse into the 'Hitman's' intense training regimen, posting images from his recent net session.
Rohit boasts an impressive record against England, having accumulated 747 runs in nine Tests at an average of 49.80, including two centuries and three fifties. His prowess in Indian conditions is undeniable, with 2,002 runs in 24 Tests at an average of 66.73, featuring eight centuries and six fifties.
In a recent T20I series against Afghanistan, Rohit faced initial setbacks with two ducks but roared back with a spectacular 121* in 69 balls, showcasing his ability to bounce back with resilience.
The Indian Test squad for the first two matches sees the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, earning a maiden call-up. However, the squad will miss the services of the recovering Mohammed Shami, and the rested Ishan Kishan.
Team India will be led by Rohit, with star pacer
Jasprit Bumrah
donning the role of vice-captain. The squad boasts three wicketkeepers - KL Rahul, KS Bharat, and Dhruv Jurel.
The bowling department is reinforced with four spinners - Ravichandran Ashwin,
Ravindra Jadeja
, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The pace attack includes Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mukesh Kumar.
Virat Kohli, Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill retain their positions in the middle order, promising stability and firepower.
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India squad for first 2 Tests vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC) and Avesh Khan.
(With inputs from ANI)
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