Toss and playing XI of IND vs ENG third test: The third Test between India and England is to be played in Rajkot, for which the toss has already taken place. Team India, captained by Rohit Sharma, won the toss and decided to bat. Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel made their Test debut for India through the match. Along with the Test, both the players are also making their international debut.
Team India has made a total of four changes for the third test. Mohammad Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja, who were not part of the team in the last match, have returned. Whereas Akshar Patel and Mukesh Kumar are out. Apart from this, Sarfaraz and Dhruv Jurel have made their debut.
What did captain Rohit say after the toss?
After the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma said, “We have made some four changes. Some injuries and some boys are coming back. There are two debutants. Siraj and Jadeja are back. Ashar and Mukesh are out. Previous The pitch is looking good in the two matches. Rajkot is known for its good pitches, but it will get worse as we move ahead. The boys stood up and got the job done for the team when needed. The next three matches are equally exciting. “Will be as good as the first two were. We need to keep our focus here and see how we can do well.”
What did the England captain say?
After the toss, English captain Ben Stokes said, “We would have also batted first. Time flies when you are having fun (on playing your 100th Test). This series is a reflection of both the teams. In the first two Tests we were Very happy with the way things went. We had a good break, gave everyone a chance to relax. There was no cricket, which was great. Being here for so long is demanding both physically and mentally. Legs It was a good opportunity to move up and stay away from cricket.”
India's playing eleven
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
England's playing eleven
Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
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