IND VS SL 2nd Test: India’s squad announced for second Test, Axar Patel recovers from COVID – On Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for the upcoming Pink-Ball Test against Sri Lanka. Follow India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test and for all news related to IND vs SL series updates on Insidesport.IN.
Only one change has been made to the squad, with Axar Patel replacing Kuldeep Yadav. Axar had been recovering from a shin injury that had forced him to miss the South Africa tour and the T20 series against West Indies. He had also tested positive for COVID-19 recently.
IND VS SL 2nd Test: Fit-again Axar Patel replaces Kuldeep Yadav ahead of Pink-ball Day-Night in Bengaluru
In a press release, BCCI stated “The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Axar Patel to India’s squad for the second Paytm Test to be played from 12-16th March in Bengaluru. The all-rounder has completed his rehab and has been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team.” This match will commence on 12th March at Bengaluru, as Sri Lanka aim to salvage lost pride after suffering a 222-run defeat in the first match.
India’s squad for the second Test: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Priyank Panchal, Mayank Agarwal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Shubhman Gill, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, R. Ashwin, Saurabh Kumar, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Axar Patel
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