The Indian team, which came to play in the second match of the 5-match Test series against England, made 3 major changes in the playing eleven. However, after the defeat in the Hyderabad Test, Team India suffered a setback due to the injuries of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. Everyone knew the two changes in the playing eleven of the second Test, but the third name was surprising. Captain Rohit Sharma informed Mohammad Siraj about this at the time of toss and explained the reason.
Team India’s troubles have increased after losing the first match of the series against England. Senior players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja could not play in the second match due to injury. Captain Rohit Sharma made three changes in the playing eleven for this match. Kuldeep Yadav was given place in the playing eleven in place of Jadeja while Rajat Patidar was given place in the playing eleven in place of KL Rahul. In this match, fast bowler Mohammad Siraj was dropped and Mukesh Kumar was given a chance in his place.
Why was Mohammad Siraj left out of the playing eleven?
During the toss before the second Test match against England, captain Rohit Sharma announced that Mohammed Siraj has been left out of the playing eleven. He said that he has been playing matches continuously for a long time. It was decided to rest him and due to this, Mukesh Kumar was included in the playing eleven by keeping Siraj out.
BCCI has issued an update regarding Mohammad Siraj. In which it has been said that he has been released from the Indian team. This decision has been taken keeping in mind this long series and also considering how long they have been playing matches continuously. Siraj will be present for selection in the third Test match to be played in Rajkot. Avesh Khan has joined the Indian team for the second test.