BCCI Announces 18-Member Test Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Surprising Inclusions and Mohammed Shami’s Status Confirmed for Australia Tour
BCCI reveals India’s Test squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, with Rohit Sharma as captain, Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain, and notable absences like Mohammed Shami due to an ankle injury.
Key Highlights
India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Squad Announced: Notable Absences and New Faces
The BCCI’s Men’s Selection Committee has revealed the squad for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Rohit Sharma named as captain and Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain. Starting November 22, India will take on Australia in a five-Test series where the stakes are high as both sides aim to assert dominance. While star pacer Mohammed Shami is noticeably absent due to an ankle injury, the squad features fresh faces like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Kumar Reddy, both earning their first Test call-ups.
Highlights
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy Squad Announced: BCCI unveils India’s 18-member Test squad for the 2024-25 series against Australia.
- Mohammed Shami Misses Out: Shami is out of the squad as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
- New Entrants in the Line-Up: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana make their debut in the Test squad.
Full Squad List for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy includes experienced players alongside fresh faces, promising a mix of talent and depth.
Main Squad
- Rohit Sharma (Captain), Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
Reserves
- Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed
With the squad ready for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans are set for an exciting battle between India and Australia. This series will also be an opportunity for new players to showcase their potential on a global stage.
