India Name a Spin-heavy Squad for First 2 Tests vs England

Producer: Aakash Biswas

India have announced their squad for the first two Tests against England

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The hosts have names a spin-heavy bowling attack to welcome the English side

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The trio of Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravidra Jadeja bolster India’s squad as spin-bowling all-rounders

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The fourth spinning option in the Indian camp is Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav

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Several media reports suggest that England will be offered turnings tracks in the Test series

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Hence, India are looking to field a specialist wicketkeeper in KS Bharat

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Bharat’s return into the mix will see KL Rahul playing as a specialist batter

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UP wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has received maiden call-up

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Among the fast-bowling options, India have picked Jasprit Bumrah, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have managed to find spots in the squad

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