The 2nd Test match of the India vs England series will happen in February. The start date for the match is February 2, and the venue for the Test is the ACA-VDCA Stadium of Vizag. It will be a crucial match for Team India because they are trailing by 0-1 in the five-match series.
The first Test match ended earlier today, where England registered a 28-run victory. Despite gaining a big first innings lead, the Indian team ended up losing the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid might have to take some big decisions now. Here’s a list of three changes which India might make for the 2nd Test against England.
1. Rajat Patidar should make his debut in India vs England 2nd Test match
Rajat Patidar has been quite impressive in the domestic matches recently. Venkatesh Iyer even labeled him as the most beautiful batter that he has ever seen. It’s time for Patidar to don the whites at the international level. Shubman Gill should make way for him after his failures at the number three position.
2. Dhruv Jurel in for KS Bharat
KS Bharat received another opportunity to make a name for himself in Test cricket, but the wicketkeeper batter failed to make it count. His ultra-defensive approach showed that Bharat lacked confidence. India should give Dhruv Jurel a chance to showcase his talent now.
3. Kuldeep Yadav in for Ravindra Jadeja
As per reports, Ravindra Jadeja is doubtful for the second Test match of the series because of a niggle. If he is unavailable, India should bring in Kuldeep Yadav. It will hurt India’s batting department, but Yadav has done well with the bat in the recent past for the country.
