India vs England: Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul Ruled Out Of 2nd Test; Sarfaraz Khan Finally Gets Maiden India Call Up

Team India have suffered major injury blows in the squad with two first team players unavailable for the second Test against England.

Team India have suffered from a major blow as star players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second Test against England which is scheduled to begin on February 2 in Visakhapatnam. Sarfaraz Khan along with Washington Sundar and left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar have been named as replacements.

The Men's Selection Committee has made additions to India's squad by including Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar. Notably, this marks Sarfaraz Khan's first call-up to the Test squad. Simultaneously, Saransh Jain will replace Washington Sundar in the India A squad for the upcoming third and final multi-day game against England Lions scheduled to commence on February 1, 2024, in Ahmedabad. ('One Day We Will Miss Virat Kohli, The Captain', Ex-IND Cricketer's Post From 2021 Goes Viral After India Lose 1st Test Vs England)

NEWS Ravindra Jadeja & KL Rahul ruled out of the second Test.

More details on the replacements here -https://t.co/nK9WjnEoRc #INDvENG  BCCI (@BCCI) January 29, 2024

"Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad while Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring the progress of the duo. Saransh Jain has been named as a replacement for Washington Sundar in the India A squad for the third and final multi-day game against England Lions starting February 1, 2024 in Ahmedabad. Avesh Khan will continue to travel with his Ranji Trophy team, Madhya Pradesh and will join the Test squad if required.," read the official BCCI website. (IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah Punished By ICC For 'Inappropriate' Physical Contact With Ollie Pope During Hyderabad Test)

Avesh Khan will maintain his association with his Ranji Trophy team, Madhya Pradesh, and is on standby to join the Test squad if the need arises. Following a loss in the first Test match, Team India is gearing up for the second match of the series scheduled for February 2 in Vizag.

Updated Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Saurabh Kumar.