Navbharat Sports Desk: The second match of the 5-match Test series (IND vs ENG 2nd Test) is being played between India and England. There have been 3 major changes in Team India for the match. One of which changes surprised everyone. In this match, Team India’s star bowler Mohammed Siraj has not been made a part of the playing 11. Captain Rohit Sharma gave the information about keeping Mohammad Siraj out at the time of toss and also told the reason behind it.
Team India has lost the first match of the five-match Test series to England. After which problems arose for India. Senior players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja could not play in the second match due to injuries. Captain Rohit Sharma made three changes in the playing eleven for this match. Kuldeep Yadav was given a chance in place of Jadeja, while Rajat Patidar replaced KL Rahul in the playing eleven. After that, fast bowler Mohammad Siraj was kept out of this match and Mukesh Kumar has been included in the team in his place.
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During the toss before the second Test match against England, captain Rohit Sharma told that Mohammed Siraj has been playing matches continuously for a long time. For this reason it has been decided to give him rest. In such a situation, Mukesh Kumar has been included in the playing eleven, keeping him out of the team.
At the same time, BCCI has issued an update regarding Mohammad Siraj. BCCI said that he has been released from the Indian team for the time being. This decision has been taken keeping this long series in mind. He has been playing matches for a long time. He will be available for selection in the third Test match to be played in Rajkot.