India's Transition in Test Cricket: Young Blood Expected to Replace Rohit and Kohli for England Tour

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-05-12 08:40:55 |

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As India prepares for its upcoming Test tour of England, a major transition is underway in the squad with significant changes expected in the lineup. With Rohit Sharma confirmed to have stepped away from Test cricket and Virat Kohli likely to follow suit, the Indian Test team is set to enter a new era. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is in the process of finalizing the squads, starting with the India A team, followed by the senior team announcement in the coming weeks.

Due to the extension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 to May 30, selectors are likely to pick players from franchises that are expected to exit early. This would ensure the availability of players for the England series preparations.

India A Squad Contenders:

Abhimanyu Easwaran is expected to lead the India A side. Players like Tanush Kotian, Baba Indrajith, Akash Deep, and Karun Nair are under consideration, and standout performers may be fast-tracked into the senior team. Promising talents such as Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Reddy are likely to be picked for India A but may eventually find spots in the senior squad as well.

Senior Squad Projections:

Among those almost certain to return is Shardul Thakur, thanks to his strong Ranji Trophy performance and his all-round abilities which suit English conditions. Rishabh Pant, making a comeback, is expected to join Dhruv Jurel as the team's primary wicket-keepers, pushing Ishan Kishan out of contention despite his recent return to the BCCI central contract list.

Shreyas Iyer, initially not in the plans, might get a recall if Kohli retires. Young talent Sai Sudharsan is seen as a strong contender to replace Rohit at the top, while bowlers like Mukesh Kumar and Yash Dayal are also likely to earn selections. Mohammed Shami’s inclusion remains uncertain due to fitness concerns, and Khaleel Ahmed might have to wait for another opportunity.

India’s Test team is clearly entering a phase of generational change, with an eye on grooming future stars for overseas challenges.

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