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IND vs ENG: KL-Yashasvi openers, these batsmen get a chance at number 3-4-5, Team India's playing 11 against England revealed

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Team India has been officially announced against England with a new captain and a new team in Test cricket. After the retirement of three legendary players like Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, a new journey of Test cricket is starting for Team India. Mostly young star batsmen have been given a place against England. Shubman Gill has been made the captain of Test cricket. Pant has been given the vice-captaincy. But the biggest question is that which players will get a place in the playing eleven in the team captained by Gill, which is adorned with young players.

Responsibility of opening with Yashasvi against England

KL Rahul will take the responsibility of opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Test match against England. After Rohit Sharma's retirement, the biggest question is who will open for the team. But the way the selection committee has announced the 18-member team, one thing is clear that Yashasvi Jaiswal is almost certain to play in Test cricket and KL Rahul will be seen playing with him. The figures of both the players are quite impressive. Yashasvi has scored 1798 runs playing 19 matches, while KL Rahul has scored 3257 runs batting in 58 matches.

These batsmen get chance in the middle order

On the other hand, if we talk about number three, four and five, then for this the Selection Commission Committee has given a chance to many young batsmen. After Virat Kohli's retirement, the responsibility of number three will be on the shoulders of Sai Sudarshan, while at number four, Shubman Gill will be seen batting as well as commanding the team. While at number 5, the responsibility of batting along with wicket-keeping will be on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant.

These bowlers will be effective on England's pitch

Shardul Thakur may get a chance in the playing XI as a fast bowling option in the first Test match against England. Shardul, who has been out of the team for a long time, is giving strong performances in first class matches and IPL. Due to which he has confirmed his place in the team. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna will also get a chance in the playing 11. Jadeja will also be seen playing an important role as an all-rounder spinner in the team on England soil. Let us tell you that the first match of the series will be played at Headingley Stadium.

India's 18-member squad for England tour-

Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper and vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.

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