Rohit Sharma confirmed for England tour; Shreyas Iyer, RCB, GT, DC batters involved in big selection tussle

In what has been the latest development, as per the reports in PTI, it is learned that India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to tour England for the Test series. The two teams will be locking horns with each other in the five-match Test series, starting on 20th June at Headingley in Leeds.

Ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has ended, Rohit Sharma's future as a player as well as captain in Test is under the scanner. The opening batter failed terribly in Australia, and even his leadership was below par, which saw the team miss a spot in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.

There will be at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots

There were several reports that stated that Rohit Sharma has already played his last game in the longest format and won't be travelling to England. However, the latest reports in PTI stated that if he is fit, he will be leading the team in the series.

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The India National Cricket Team squad for the Test series against England is all set to be named in the second week of May. The reports claimed that there will be at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots. It is learned that the governing body will be naming a 15 or 16-member squad.

Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal will also be in the mix

The reports added that several players from the domestic circuit are set to be named in the team for the England tour. Karun Nair, who was the best batter in the last domestic season, will be given a chance on the A tour and could potentially be drafted into the Test squad.

Along with him, the likes of Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal will also be in the mix for a couple of middle-order spots. They have been performing brilliantly in the domestic circuit and would be eager for an opportunity in the main Indian team.

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli will be automatic selections

The reports added that Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli will be automatic selections in the Test side. Also, Nitish Kumar Reddy will be the all-rounder in the team, having done a great job in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

The Test series between the two teams will also mark the beginning of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. The first game between the teams will be played from 20th to 24th June at the Headingley in Leeds. The second game is slated to take place from 2nd July at the Edgbaston in Birmingham.

The third game of the series is scheduled to take place at the home of cricket in Lord's at London from 10th July. The last two games are slated to take place from 23rd and 31st July at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester and The Kia, Oval respectively.