Not sure if Rohit can make it to the crucial Test. The medical team is monitoring him. Rohit is currently in isolation. If the star fails to play, Mayank will have to open with Shubhman Gill.
Edgbaston, First Published Jun 27, 2022, 10:53 AM IST
Edgbaston: Mayank Agarwal has been named in the squad to replace India captain Rohit Sharma. The opener was included in the remaining Test squad against England (ENGvIND). This is due to the fact that Rohit Kovid is positive. The test is on July 1. The player can join the team directly as there is currently no quarantine in England. Mayank last played a Test against Sri Lanka last March.
Not sure if Rohit can make it to the crucial Test. The medical team is monitoring him. Rohit is currently in isolation. If the star fails to play, Mayank will have to open with Shubhman Gill. Earlier, KL Rahul also had to miss the series due to injury.
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Captaincy is also a headache for India. Cricket fans are wondering who will lead Rohit if he is not in the team. Especially when vice-captain Rahul is out injured. Jaspreet Bumra is more likely.
Rohit Kovid tested positive for Rapid Antigen on Saturday. Rohit, who has been transferred to isolation, will undergo RT-PCR examination. Rohit was with the Indian team in the ongoing four-day warm-up match against Leicestershire ahead of the lone Test against England. But he did not go down to bat on the third day. The man who scored 25 in the first innings was bowled by Roman Walker.
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Team India is currently leading the series 2-1. Rohit Sharma has been India’s best batsman in the last four Tests. He has 368 runs at an average of 52.27, including a century at the Oval.
Last Updated Jun 27, 2022, 10:55 AM IST
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