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[Saba Sports News] Team India has named three changes in their playing XI for the second Test of the ongoing five-match series against England scheduled in Visakhapatnam.
With KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja injured and ruled out of the match, India had to tinker with their combination.
As expected, Rajat Patidar is making his Test debut. He had received his maiden Test call-up for the series and has received an opportunity after sitting out in the first game.
India have bolstered their spin unit by opting for Kuldeep Yadav. He replaces Jadeja in the XI. The left-arm wrist spinner is playing his first Test since December 2022.
Moreover, Mohammed Siraj has been given rest. In his place, Mukesh Kumar has come in.
The Rohit Sharma-led side chose to bat after winning the toss. The hosts are trailing 0-1 behind in the series, having lost the previous match by 28 runs.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill,
Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin,
Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar