IND vs ENG 1st test live updates: The first match of the Test series between India and England will be played in Hyderabad. Team India, captained by Rohit Sharma, can take the field with three spinners in this match. If we look at India's overall Test record against England, its upper hand appears to be a bit weak. India has won 31 matches against England and lost 50. But Team India is very strong now. It will not be easy for England to compete with him.
Team India will take the field without Kohli –
If we look at the playing eleven of Team India, then Yashasvi Jaiswal may get a chance to open with Rohit Sharma. Yashasvi has had a good record so far. He has also performed well in domestic cricket. Shubhman Gill may get a chance to play at number 3. Virat Kohli will not play in this match. Therefore, in his absence, KL Rahul may get a chance to bat at number 4.
India can give place to three spinners in the playing eleven –
Team India can take the field with three spinners. Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel may get a place in the playing eleven. Experienced fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj can also be given a chance.
What will be England's game plan?
England captain Ben Stokes will take the field against India with strong intentions. He will be trying to break the trap of spin of Team India. The team can include Jack Crowley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pop in the playing eleven. Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood can also make a place in the playing eleven.
So far 131 test matches have been played between India and England. During this period, India has won 31 matches. At the same time, he has also faced defeat in 50 matches. 50 matches have been drawn. Team India has played 64 matches against England on home ground. During this period, they have won 22 matches and faced defeat in 14.
Probable players for India-England Test –
India : Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
England : Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, (c) Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
