The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly asked the players who get picked for the third Test match against England to report to Rajkot on February 11 ahead of the third Test match beginning on February 15. While the BCCI had only announced the squad for the first two Test matches, the squad announcement for the remaining three Test matches is eagerly awaited with several players recovering from injury and no official word on Virat Kohli's availability.
Amid all this, a report carried by Indian Express has claimed that the players who get selected for the third Test match have been asked to come to Rajkot on Sunday (February 11). The same report among other credible sources suggest that KL Rahul is likely to walk back into the team for the third Test after being ruled out of the match in Vizag after complaining from quadriceps pain. Meanwhile, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja had also been ruled out of the second Test match with a hamstring injury. However, the team management seems confident of roping in Jadeja for the match at his home ground.
Jasprit Bumrah Could Be Rested For IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Report
While initial report by Cricbuzz suggested that Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah will be handed a rest to manage his workload, it is now being learnt that it has been left to the fast bowler himself to decide whether he wants to take a break and comeback refreshed for the final Two Test matches or play the third Test on the back of a nine-wicket match haul in the Rajkot Test.
The medical team is set to submit a report on Bumrah's workload to the selection committee and the team management after which a final call on whether or not Bumrah will feature in the Playing 11 of the third Test match will be taken.