India v England, 2nd Test: BCCI Announces Two Important Players to Miss Second Test Against England

In a significant development ahead of the second Test match between India and England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared that both Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul will miss the upcoming game due to injuries. Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during the fourth day of the first Test match in Hyderabad, while Rahul has been dealing with discomfort in his right quadriceps. As a result, they have been ruled out of contention for the second Test, which is scheduled to take place in Vizag on February 2.

The absence of these two key players poses a challenge for the Indian team, particularly in light of Virat Kohli’s absence due to paternity leave. With the team already missing their regular captain, the management will need to make strategic adjustments to cope with the absence of Jadeja and Rahul.

To address these absences, the BCCI has called up three replacements to the squad for the second Test. Sarfaraz Khan, known for his impressive performances in domestic cricket, has earned a spot in the squad. Additionally, Washington Sundar and Saransh Jain have been included as cover. Sundar will serve as a replacement for Jadeja, while Jain will take Sundar’s place in the India A squad for the upcoming series against South Africa A.

The news of Jadeja and Rahul’s injuries comes as a setback for the Indian team, but it also presents an opportunity for the replacements to showcase their skills on the international stage. As both teams gear up for what promises to be a closely contested match, the focus will be on how India adapts to the absence of these key players and the performance of the new additions to the squad.