The series is levelled at 1-1 after the first two games of the five-match series between India and England. The third test is scheduled to take place on February 15 in Rajkot. The squad for the remaining three matches has yet to be finalized. The Indian selection committee might announce the squad pretty soon.
However, India has been suffering from a number of injury issues. Mohammed Shami has been out of the series. Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul didn’t take part in the second test. And now, Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the remaining three matches, which will be another big area of concern. Here we will talk about three replacements for Iyer.
3. Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal has shown good form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. The left-hander, who is representing Karnataka, has scored the most runs for the team. In just five innings, he has scored 477 runs at an incredible average of 119.25 and has the third-best strike rate in the competition at 81.26. He has scored three hundred in five innings and is confident. He can be a good replacement because of his ability to play well against spin and pace.
2. Narayan Jagadeesan
Narayan Jagadeesan is the highest run scorer in the ongoing tournament and has been unstoppable for his team. Tamil Nadu is at the top of their group, and his form is the prime reason for it. He is an experienced bloke and can bat anywhere in the lineup. Jagadeesan has scored 679 runs in six innings at an unbelievable average of 135.80 with a best of 321. He has also scored two hundred and fifty.
1. Chesteshwar Pujara
India has missed experience after Virat Kohli is unable to So they can also opt for Cheteshwar Pujara. The veteran has been in incredible form and is the second-highest run scorer in the tournament. Pujara has also scored the second-most test runs against England among active Indian cricketers. In Ranji Trophy 2024, he has scored 622 runs in six innings at 88.85 and a best of 243 not out. He can also be a perfect replacement to add experience to the squad.
