Following Rohit Sharma's announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, reports suggest that Virat Kohli has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intent to retire from the longest format as well.
While the BCCI has asked him to reconsider, the big question arises: if Kohli also steps down before the England tour, what will Team India's playing XI look like?
With Rohit Sharma's retirement, the opening partnership is likely to feature KL Rahul alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo could open the innings, with Shubman Gill expected to move up to No. 3 in the batting order.
If Virat Kohli retires, Shreyas Iyer is set to take his place at No. 4. Iyer, in excellent form and back in the BCCI's central contract list, appears to be the natural successor to Kohli in the middle order.
Two IPL 2025 stars, Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, are strong contenders for a debut in IND vs ENG Test series. Sudharsan, who is currently among the highest run-scorers in the IPL, could strengthen the middle order, while Arshdeep Singh could add depth to the pace attack.
1st Test: England vs India, Yorkshire Cricket Ground, Leeds, - Friday, June 20 at 03:30 PM IST
2nd Test: England vs India, Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham - Wednesday, July 02 at 03:30 PM IST
3rd Test: England vs India - Lord's Cricket Ground, London - Thursday, July 10 at 03:30 PM IST
4th Test: England vs India - Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Stretford - Wednesday, July 23 at 03:30 PM IST
5th Test: England vs India - The Oval, London - Thursday, July 31 at 03:30 PM IST
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