England vs India: Suryakumar, Prithvi Shaw to fly to England on Saturday as per Reports

The Indian team who are currently preparing for the test series against England must be elated to hear the news about the incoming of two premier batsmen in the squad. The injury concerns did not solve the team’s problems after the World Test Championship Final loss against New Zealand. After Shubman Gill got sheen injury, Washington Sundar and Avesh Khan injured themselves during the practice match, where they represented County XI against India. Initially, Jayant Yadav was also suggested as a back-up option Sundar, but only two Mumbai batsmen were called in the Test squad against England.

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Suryakumar Yadav, Prithvi Shaw to fly to England on Saturday: Reports

A few days before, Surya Kumar Yadav and Prithvi Shaw were picked up as replacements for the Indian team, who are going to play the tests against England. They were doubtful of their departure, when Krunal Pandya tested positive in the recently concluded Sri Lanka’s tour. Both the players were put into separate isolation, and a mandatory protocol was followed. Now, it is confirmed that Surya and Prithvi, will take the flight for UK from Colombo on July 31, that is today. They will spend the mandatory 10 day quarantine at London on arrival & they might just be available before the 2nd test match.

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Probable India Playing XI for 1st Test against England

The team can go in with nearly the same combination as of the WTC Final match, they played against New Zealand. If the surface is dry and weather is fine, it is expected that Jadeja will play the match, and Yadav will be part of 11 for vice- versa case. The weather forecast suggest that rain showers could erupt during the entire match. Additionally, KL Rahul can replace Cheteshwar Pujara due to his terrific performance in the warm-up match.

India’s Probable Playing XI:

1. Rohit Sharma
2. KL Rahul
3. Virat Kohli
4. Ajinkya Rahane
5. Rishabh Pant
6. Hanuma Vihari
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Umesh Yadav
9. Ishant Sharma
10. Mohammad Shami
11. Jasprit Bumrah

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