Will Rohit Sharma play in Test series vs England?
Hours after reports hinted that Rohit Sharma would continue as India’s Test captain for the England tour, fresh media report suggests he likely to miss Test series against England. So Let’s take a look at Will Rohit Sharma play in Test series vs England?.
According to India Today, Rohit may be out of the England Tests following a disappointing run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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After missing the first Test in Perth of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit returned back to squad for the Day-Night Test in Adelaide but has struggled to find form.
Looking at his stats since India’s home series against Bangladesh to Australia tour between September 2024 and January 2025, Rohit Sharma endured a challenging phase in Test cricket, accumulating just 164 runs across 10 matches.
His struggles were particularly evident in Australia, where he managed only 31 runs at a dismal average of 6.2. Aiming to regain form, Rohit returned to the Ranji Trophy in January, but his performances there also failed to make an impact.
Jasprit Bumrah, led the Indian Team in Rohit’s absence during the first and final Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, the selectors are closely monitoring Bumrah’s fitness, as the speedster continues to recover from a back injury sustained during the Australia tour. His rehabilitation has kept him out of Mumbai Indians’ opening matches in IPL 2025, raising concerns over his availability for the crucial England series later this year.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is expected to retain his spot in the squad despite also having a tough time in Australia. The selectors are keeping a close eye on potential replacements, with some key players set to feature in the ‘A’ squad against the England Lions in May-June as part of their preparation.
One name generating buzz for the England tour is Karun Nair! The in-form batter has been a standout performer in the 2024-25 domestic season, finishing as the leading scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and amassing 863 runs in the Ranji Trophy at an average of 54. His contributions played a key role in Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy triumph over Kerala.
India’s 45-day England tour kicks off on June 20 at Headingley, where the team will be aiming for their first Test series win in England since 2007. But before that, all major Indian players remain busy with IPL commitments, with the playoffs scheduled from May 20 to May 25.
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