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Ajinkya Rahane's selection over an in-form Shreyas Iyer for the Centurion Test vs South Africa left many cricket experts baffled. But India's former vice-captain looked good to prove his critics wrong as he started both his innings of the Boxing Day Test confidently.
However, Rahane failed to convert both of those good starts into a big one and was out for 48 and 20 in the respective innings. With that, Rahane's poor run continued as his last Test ton came 24 innings ago. He has also managed just 2 scores of over fifty during this period.
His average has also seen a drastic dip in the last couple of years. Rahane who averaged over 71 in 2019, scored just 272 runs in 8 innings the next year as his average came down to 39. 2021 has been a disastrous year for the batter as he averages a mere 20.8 in 23 innings.
Also read: 

IND vs SA Tests: Ajinkya Rahane living on borrowed time, fails to impress in Centurion

As Ajinkya Rahane blows away 2 good starts in the Centurion Test, the batter is living on borrowed time. Is it time for Team India to look ahead?

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;selection over an in-form Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;for the Centurion Test vs South Africa left many cricket experts baffled. But India's former vice-captain looked good to prove his critics wrong as he started both his innings of the Boxing Day Test confidently.
However,&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;failed to convert both of those good starts into a big one and was out for 48 and 20 in the respective innings. With that, Rahane's&nbsp;poor run continued as his last Test ton came 24 innings ago. He has also managed just 2 scores of over fifty during this period.
His average has also seen a drastic dip in the last couple of years. Rahane&nbsp;who averaged over 71 in 2019, scored just 272 runs in 8 innings the next year as his average came down to 39. 2021 has been a disastrous year for the batter as he averages a mere 20.8 in 23 innings.

As Ajinkya Rahane blows away 2 good starts in the Centurion Test, the batter is living on borrowed time. Is it time for Team India to look ahead?

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;selection over an in-form Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;for the Centurion Test vs South Africa left many cricket experts baffled. But India's former vice-captain looked good to prove his critics wrong as he started both his innings of the Boxing Day Test confidently.
However,&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;failed to convert both of those good starts into a big one and was out for 48 and 20 in the respective innings. With that, Rahane's&nbsp;poor run continued as his last Test ton came 24 innings ago. He has also managed just 2 scores of over fifty during this period.
His average has also seen a drastic dip in the last couple of years. Rahane&nbsp;who averaged over 71 in 2019, scored just 272 runs in 8 innings the next year as his average came down to 39. 2021 has been a disastrous year for the batter as he averages a mere 20.8 in 23 innings.
Also read:&nbsp;

Ajinkya Rahane's selection over an in-form Shreyas Iyer for the Centurion Test vs South Africa left many experts baffled. But India's former vice-captain looked good to prove his critics wrong when he came out all guns blazing on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.
However, after Day 2 was washed out, Rahane failed to convert a good start into a big one and was out for 48, thus missing out on what would have been his 25th Test half-century. With that, Rahane's poor run continued as his last Test ton came 23 innings ago. He has also managed just 2 scores of over fifty during this period.
His average has also seen a drastic dip in the last couple of years. Rahane who averaged over 71 in 2019, scored just 272 runs in 8 innings the next year as his average came down to 39. 2021 has been a disastrous year for the batter as he averages a mere 20.8 in 22 innings.
Also read: IND vs SA Tests: Pujara's miseries continue, dismissed for a golden duck in Centurion

IND vs SA Tests: Rahane fails to impress, was his selection over Shreyas Iyer justified?

Ajinkya Rahane fails to convert a good start into a big one and was out for 48 in the 1st innings of the Centurion Test. Was his selection over Shreyas Iyer the right call?

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;selection over an in-form Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;for the Centurion Test vs South Africa left many cricket experts baffled. But India's former vice-captain looked good to prove his critics wrong when he came out all guns blazing on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.
However, after Day 2 was washed out,&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;failed to convert that good start into a big one and was out for 48, thus missing out on what would have been his 25th Test half-century. With that, Rahane's&nbsp;poor run continued as his last Test ton came 23 innings ago. He has also managed just 2 scores of over fifty during this period.
His average has also seen a drastic dip in the last couple of years. Rahane&nbsp;who averaged over 71 in 2019, scored just 272 runs in 8 innings the next year as his average came down to 39. 2021 has been a disastrous year for the batter as he averages a mere 20.8 in 22 innings.

Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;fails to convert a good start into a big one and was out for 48 in the 1st innings of the Centurion Test. Was his selection over Shreyas Iyer the right call?

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;selection over an in-form Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;for the Centurion Test vs South Africa left many cricket experts baffled. But India's former vice-captain looked good to prove his critics wrong when he came out all guns blazing on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.
However, after Day 2 was washed out,&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;failed to convert that good start into a big one and was out for 48, thus missing out on what would have been his 25th Test half-century. With that, Rahane's&nbsp;poor run continued as his last Test ton came 23 innings ago. He has also managed just 2 scores of over fifty during this period.
His average has also seen a drastic dip in the last couple of years. Rahane&nbsp;who averaged over 71 in 2019, scored just 272 runs in 8 innings the next year as his average came down to 39. 2021 has been a disastrous year for the batter as he averages a mere 20.8 in 22 innings.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA Tests: Pujara's miseries continue, dismissed for a golden duck in Centurion" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-tests-pujara-s-miseries-continue-dismissed-for-a-golden-duck-in-centurion-1640522889697" target="_blank">IND vs SA Tests: Pujara's miseries continue, dismissed for a golden duck in Centurion</a>

Indian captain Virat Kohli backed the out-of-form batter Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the South Africa Test series, saying the team can't react like an outsider.

Virat Kohli backs out of form Ajinkya Rahane, says the team can't react like outsiders

Rahane is going through a rough patch of form and managed to score only 411 runs in the last 12 Tests at an average of 19.57

Indian captain Virat Kohli backed the out-of-form batter Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the South Africa Test series, saying the team can't react like an outsider.
While talking to the media after the end of second Test, Kohli emphasised that Rahane needs assurance.
Kohli&nbsp;bite on Rahane:&nbsp;I can't judge his (Rahane's) form. No one can judge it. Only the individual knows what he's going through,&nbsp;We need to back them in these moments, especially when they have done well in the past. We as players know what happens in the team and in our heads. There's a lot going on outside and we can't let those things affect the way we play. We support everybody in the side, Ajinkya or anyone.
Notably, Rahane is going through a rough patch of form and managed to score only 411 runs in the last 12 Tests at an average of 19.57.

Virat Kohli&nbsp;further said that he can't judge Rahane's form and only the individual knows what he is going through.

Indian captain Virat Kohli backed the out-of-form batter Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the South Africa Test series, saying the team can't react like an outsider.
While talking to the media after the end of the second Test, Kohli emphasised that Rahane needs assurance.
Kohli added that he can't judge Rahane's form and only the individual knows what he is going through.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/rahul-dravid-hints-at-tough-selection-calls-ahead-of-south-africa-tour-1638805106446" target="_blank">Rahul Dravid hints at tough selection calls ahead of South Africa tour</a>
While making a case for Rahane, Kohli said that he should be backed for his past good record and the team wouldn't like to press the panic button at the moment.
Notably, Rahane is going through a rough patch of form and managed to score only 411 runs in the last 12 Tests at an average of 19.57. Rahane's&nbsp;selection for South Africa series is under the scanner owing to his poor performances.

India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at tough selection decisions ahead of the South Africa tour after youngsters make full use of their opportunity in absence of some b

Rahul Dravid hints tough selection calls ahead of South Africa tour

Will India pick Pujara and Rahane for the South Africa Test series after centuries from youngsters? head coach Rahul Dravid terms it a good-selection headache.

India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at tough selection decisions ahead of the South Africa tour after youngsters make full use of their opportunity in absence of some big names.
While talking to broadcasters after India's win in the second Test against New Zealand, David said that it is a good selection headache given the youngsters performed well.
He further added that the team management may have to make some tough decisions but as long as we have clear communication with players, I won't see a problem.
Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara's selection are the under-scanner for the South Africa tour given the duo failed to impress in the New Zealand&nbsp;Test series.
Meanwhile, youngsters Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;made full use of the opportunity and smashed centuries&nbsp;against New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant are likely to return to the Indian squad after getting a well-deserved break.

Rahul&nbsp;Dravid&nbsp;said that the team management may have to make some tough decisions ahead of South Africa tour&nbsp;

India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at tough selection decisions ahead of the South Africa tour after youngsters make full use of their opportunity in absence of some big names.
While talking to broadcasters after India's win in the second Test against New Zealand, Dravid said that it is a good selection headache given the youngsters performed well.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/captain-kohli-continues-to-shatter-records-team-india-s-14th-consecutive-test-series-win-at-home-1638778769804" target="_blank">Captain Kohli continues to shatter records! Team India's 14th consecutive Test series win at home</a>
He further added that the team management may have to make some tough decisions but as long as we have clear communication with players, he doesn't see a problem.
Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara's selection are the under-scanner for the South Africa tour given the duo failed to impress in the New Zealand&nbsp;Test series.
Meanwhile, youngsters Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;made full use of the opportunity and smashed centuries&nbsp;against New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant are likely to return to the Indian squad after getting a well-deserved break.

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;poor form in Test cricket might soon cost him his vice-captain position in the Indian cricket team. According to a report in the Times of India, Rahane&nbsp;could be replaced with Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as the deputy in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;
Also Read:&nbsp;
The selectors are contemplating a move to appoint Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as Virat&nbsp;Kohli's deputy and the change might happen from the tour of South Africa where Team India is scheduled to play 3 Test matches.&nbsp;
Rohit&nbsp;was recently appointed as India's T20 captain as Virat&nbsp;Kohli stepped down from the role after the World T20. Rahane&nbsp;as of now doesn't feature in Team India's limited-overs&nbsp;setup&nbsp;in both formats and a boot from the Test team could end his illustrious career.&nbsp;
After leading the team against New Zealand&nbsp;in the 1st Test in Virat&nbsp;Kohli's absence, Rahane&nbsp;was mysteriously declared unfit with a minor hamstring niggle&nbsp;for the 2nd Test in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Reports: Rohit Sharma to be appointed Test vice-captain replacing out of form Ajinkya Rahane 

Ajinkya Rahane's poor form in Test cricket might soon cost him his vice-captain position in the Indian cricket team with selectors looking to appoint Rohit Sharma as Virat Kohli's deputy 

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;poor form in Test cricket might soon cost him his vice-captain position in the Indian cricket team. According to a report in the Times of India, Rahane&nbsp;could be replaced with Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as the deputy in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;
The selectors are contemplating a move to appoint Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as Virat&nbsp;Kohli's deputy and the change might happen from the tour of South Africa where Team India is scheduled to play 3 Test matches.&nbsp;
Rohit&nbsp;was recently appointed as India's T20 captain as Virat&nbsp;Kohli stepped down from the role after the World T20. Rahane&nbsp;as of now doesn't feature in Team India's limited-overs&nbsp;setup&nbsp;in both formats and a boot from the Test team could end his illustrious career.&nbsp;
After leading the team against New Zealand&nbsp;in the 1st Test in Virat&nbsp;Kohli's absence, Rahane&nbsp;was mysteriously declared unfit with a minor hamstring niggle&nbsp;for the 2nd Test in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane has been woefully out of form which is why the selectors are looking to appoint Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as the vice-captain of the Test team from the South Africa tour

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane's&nbsp;poor form in Test cricket might soon cost him his vice-captain position in the Indian cricket team. According to a report in the Times of India, Rahane&nbsp;could be replaced with Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as the deputy in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;
Also Read:&nbsp;
The selectors are contemplating a move to appoint Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as Virat&nbsp;Kohli's deputy and the change might happen from the tour of South Africa where Team India is scheduled to play 3 Test matches.&nbsp;
Rohit&nbsp;was recently appointed as India's T20 captain as Virat&nbsp;Kohli stepped down from the role after the World T20. Rahane&nbsp;as of now doesn't feature in Team India's limited-overs&nbsp;setup&nbsp;in both formats and a boot from the Test team could end his illustrious career.&nbsp;
After leading the team against New Zealand&nbsp;in the 1st Test in Virat&nbsp;Kohli's absence, Rahane&nbsp;was mysteriously declared unfit with a minor hamstring niggle&nbsp;for the 2nd Test in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Most experts predicted Ajinkya Rahane to be dropped for the Mumbai Test vs New Zealand and though Rahane missed the 2nd Test, BCCI clarified that he was left out due to a minor hamstring strain, which he sustained while fielding on the final day of the Kanpur Test.
Virat Kohli, who was to anyway take back captaincy duties was a like-for-like replacement. Two more players - Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja were also ruled out due to injuries. While Ishant dislocated his left little finger during Day 5 of the 1st Test, Jadeja suffered a right forearm injury during the same match. 
Mohammed Siraj and Jayant Yadav were included in the playing XI as their replacements. Jayant has fond memories of the Wankhede Stadium as he scored a hundred here in the 2016 Test vs England and also stitched a 241-run 9th wicket stand with skipper Virat Kohli.
Also read: IND vs NZL: Why can Wankhede be the stadium for Virat Kohli to strike form?

Ajinkya Rahane dropped? BCCI says he was rested due to a minor hamstring niggle

Most experts predicted Ajinkya Rahane to be dropped for the Mumbai Test vs New Zealand and though Rahane missed the 2nd Test, BCCI clarified that he was left out due to a minor hamstring strain.

Most experts predicted Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane to be dropped for the Mumbai&nbsp;Test vs New Zealand&nbsp;and though Rahane&nbsp;missed the 2nd Test, BCCI&nbsp;clarified that he was left out due to a minor hamstring strain, which he sustained&nbsp;while fielding on the final day of the Kanpur&nbsp;Test.
Virat Kohli, who was to anyway take back captaincy duties was a like-for-like replacement.&nbsp;Two more players - Ishant&nbsp;Sharma and Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;were also ruled out due to injuries. While&nbsp;Ishant&nbsp;dislocated his left little finger during Day 5 of the 1st Test,&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;suffered a right forearm injury during the same match.&nbsp;
Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;and Jayant&nbsp;Yadav&nbsp;were included in the playing XI as their replacements. Jayant&nbsp;has fond memories of the Wankhede&nbsp;Stadium as he scored a hundred here in the 2016 Test vs England and also stitched a 241-run 9th wicket stand with skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli.

Most experts predicted Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane to be dropped for the Mumbai&nbsp;Test vs New Zealand&nbsp;and though Rahane&nbsp;missed the 2nd Test, BCCI&nbsp;clarified that he was left out due to a minor hamstring strain

Most experts predicted that&nbsp;Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane will be dropped for the Mumbai&nbsp;Test vs New Zealand&nbsp;and though Rahane&nbsp;missed the 2nd Test, BCCI&nbsp;clarified that he was left out due to a minor hamstring strain, which he sustained&nbsp;while fielding on the final day of the Kanpur&nbsp;Test.
Virat Kohli, who was to anyway take back captaincy duties was a like-for-like replacement.&nbsp;Two more players - Ishant&nbsp;Sharma and Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;were also ruled out due to injuries. While&nbsp;Ishant&nbsp;dislocated his left little finger during Day 5 of the 1st Test,&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;suffered a right forearm injury during the same match.&nbsp;
Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;and Jayant&nbsp;Yadav&nbsp;were included in the playing XI as their replacements. Jayant&nbsp;has fond memories of the Wankhede&nbsp;Stadium as he scored a hundred here in the 2016 Test vs England and also stitched a 241-run 9th wicket stand with skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs NZL: Why can Wankhede be the stadium for Virat Kohli to strike form?" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-nzl-2nd-test-virat-kohli-s-love-affair-with-wankhede-1638510673051" target="_blank">IND vs NZL: Why can Wankhede be the stadium for Virat Kohli to strike form?</a>

After humiliating New Zealand in the T20 series with a 3-0 clean sweep, the focus is now shifted to red-ball cricket. India will host Kiwis for the two-match Test series, starting November 25. The first test will be played at Kanpur while Mumbai Wankhede’s stadium to host the second.
With big names missing, it could be a big opportunity for players who have been warming the benches. Rohit Sharma is rested for the series and if the cricket pundits have to be believed Mayank Agarwal would get a chance to open with KL Rahul.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill could be drafted in the middle-order, replacing Virat Kohli at the number 4 spot.
Also Read: Suryakumar Yadav called up for the Test series vs New Zealand?
Captain Rahane would retain his No 5 spot and would be followed by either KS Bharat or Wriddhiman Saha with Rishabh Pant, not in the mix. It would be interesting to see whether newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid would go with the experience of Saha or choose rookie Bharat behind the stumps.
With the home team preferring to play on turning tracks in the recent past, it won’t come as a surprise if India pick the spin trio of Ashwin, Axar and Jadeja.
The pace battery is likely to be led by Ishant Sharma with Mohammed Siraj as the second pacer.
India possible playing 11 for 1st Test
KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj.

With no KL Rahul, who will be in Team India's Playing XI for the 1st Test vs New Zealand

With KL Rahul reportedly ruled out of Kanpur Test due to injury, editorji puts out a possible Playing XI for Team India

After humiliating New Zealand in the T20 series with a 3-0 clean sweep, the focus is now shifted to red-ball cricket. India will host Kiwis for the two-match Test series, starting November 25.&nbsp;With big names missing, it could be a big opportunity for players who have been warming the benches. Rohit Sharma is rested for the series and Mayank Agarwal&nbsp;and Shubman&nbsp;Gill would open given KL Rahul&nbsp;is&nbsp;ruled out of 1st test due to injury.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, it would be a toss-up between Suryakumar&nbsp;Yadava&nbsp;and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;for the number 4 spot.
Captain Rahane would retain his No 5 spot and would be followed by either KS Bharat or Wriddhiman Saha with Rishabh Pant rested for the series. It would be interesting to see whether the newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid would go with the experience of Saha or choose rookie Bharat behind the stumps.
With the home team preferring to play on turning tracks in the recent past, it won&rsquo;t come as a surprise if the management picks the spin trio of Ashwin, Axar and Jadeja.
The pace battery is likely to be led by Ishant Sharma with Mohammed Siraj as the second pacer.
Team India possible Playing XI for 1st Test
Shubman&nbsp;Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer/Suryakumar&nbsp;Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj.

With big names missing, it could be a big opportunity for players who have been warming the benches. In the absence of Rohit&nbsp;Sharma, Mayank Agarwal&nbsp;and Shubman&nbsp;Gill are likely to be two openers

After humiliating New Zealand in the T20 series with a 3-0 clean sweep, the focus is now shifted to red-ball cricket. India will host Kiwis for the two-match Test series, starting November 25.&nbsp;With big names missing, it could be a big opportunity for players who have been warming the benches. Rohit Sharma is rested for the series and Mayank Agarwal&nbsp;and Shubman&nbsp;Gill would open given KL Rahul&nbsp;is&nbsp;ruled out of 1st test due to injury.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, it would be a toss-up between Suryakumar&nbsp;Yadav&nbsp;and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;for the number 4 spot.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-called-up-for-the-test-series-vs-new-zealand-1637644595451" target="_blank">Suryakumar Yadav called up for the Test series vs New Zealand?</a>
Captain Rahane would retain his No 5 spot and would be followed by either KS Bharat or Wriddhiman Saha with Rishabh Pant rested for the series. It would be interesting to see whether the newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid would go with the experience of Saha or choose rookie Bharat behind the stumps.
With the home team preferring to play on turning tracks in the recent past, it won&rsquo;t come as a surprise if the management picks the spin trio of Ashwin, Axar and Jadeja.
The pace battery is likely to be led by Ishant Sharma with Mohammed Siraj as the second pacer.
Team India possible Playing XI for 1st Test
Shubman&nbsp;Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer/Suryakumar&nbsp;Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj.

Ind Vs Nz Series 2021: BCCI announced the squad for the New Zealand home Test series on Friday as Virat Kohli was rested for the 1st Test.

Ind Vs Nz Series 2021: Ajinkya Rahane to captain Team India in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Citing fatigue after being knocked out of the World T20 recently, the players were promised workload management by BCCI

Ajinkya Rahane to captain Team India in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Ind Vs Nz Series 2021:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd Shami, Rishabh Pant &amp; Shardul Thakur rested for both Tests vs New Zealand.

BCCI&nbsp;announced the squad for the New Zealand&nbsp;home Test series on Friday as Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;was rested for the 1st Test. In his absence,&nbsp;Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;has been appointed as the skipper for the 1st Test as many senior members including Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;have been rested for the 2 Test home series.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/t20-world-cup-2021-devon-conway-ruled-out-of-final-with-a-freak-hand-injury-1636699850030" target="_blank">Devon Conway ruled out of India tour with a freak hand injury</a>
Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;will now return for the 2nd Test and lead the team with Rahane&nbsp;as his deputy. Apart from Rohit&nbsp;Sharma, senior members like&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd Shami, Rishabh Pant &amp; Shardul Thakur&nbsp;were rested for both Tests vs New Zealand.&nbsp;
Citing fatigue after being knocked out of the World T20 recently, the players were promised workload management by BCCI.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;1st Test vs the Kiwis will be played in Kanpur from November 25th &amp; the 2nd will be played in Mumbai&nbsp;from 3rd December.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With a 2-1 series lead, Team India will be looking to register a rare series win in England as they prepare to play the 5th and final Test vs the 3 Lions. A thumping win at the Oval has given Team India and Virat&nbsp;Kohli a lot of confidence but will that push the Indian captain to make a couple of changes to the Playing XI?&nbsp;
Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;has been woefully out of form and his presence in the team is not helping the scoreboard. A veteran of many years, Rahane&nbsp;has seen various ups and downs in his career but this definitely has been one of the biggest lows as Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is expected to replace the Mumbai&nbsp;cricketer for the final Test of the series.&nbsp;
The final Test in Manchester may also see a slightly dry wicket with assistance to the spinners. Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;has made his presence felt as a batter in the series but is yet to spin India to a win. Will Ravichandran&nbsp;Ashwin who has warmed the bench for 4 Test matches finally get a chance to play a Test on the tour? The champion spinner has been India's strike bowler over the years and many are calling it an absolute travesty to keep Ashwin&nbsp;out of Playing XI.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Going by form, Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is expected to make changes but the captain himself had earlier mentioned how he has found&nbsp;a template for the series and is likely to stick to his plans.&nbsp;

What will be Team India's Playing XI for the 5th Test vs England? 

Going by form, Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is expected to make changes but the captain himself had earlier mentioned how he has found&nbsp;a template for the series and is likely to stick to his plans

With a 2-1 series lead, Team India will be looking to register a rare series win in England as they prepare to play the 5th and final Test vs the 3 Lions. A thumping win at the Oval has given Team India and Virat&nbsp;Kohli a lot of confidence but will that push the Indian captain to make a couple of changes to the Playing XI?&nbsp;
Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;has been woefully out of form and his presence in the team is not helping the scoreboard. A veteran of many years, Rahane&nbsp;has seen various ups and downs in his career but this definitely has been one of the biggest lows as Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is expected to replace the Mumbai&nbsp;cricketer for the final Test of the series.&nbsp;
The final Test in Manchester may also see a slightly dry wicket with assistance to the spinners. Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;has made his presence felt as a batter in the series but is yet to spin India to a win. Will Ravichandran&nbsp;Ashwin who has warmed the bench for 4 Test matches finally get a chance to play a Test on the tour? The champion spinner has been India's strike bowler over the years and many are calling it an absolute travesty to keep Ashwin&nbsp;out of Playing XI.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Going by form, Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;is expected to make changes but the captain himself had earlier mentioned how he has found&nbsp;a template for the series and is likely to stick to his plans.&nbsp;

India has taken an unassailable&nbsp;2-1 lead in the 5-match Test series vs England&nbsp;

James Anderson changed the course of the Chennai Test on the final day when he removed Gill and Rahane in devastating fashion in a single over.

Anderson reflects on his devastating spell in Chennai Test

James Anderson changed the course of the Chennai Test on the final day when he removed&nbsp;Gill and&nbsp;Rahane in devastating fashion in a single over.

James Anderson changed the course of the Chennai Test on the final day when he removed&nbsp;Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane in devastating fashion in a single over to send shock waves&nbsp;in the Indian camp. The highest wicket-taker amongst pacers in Tests, Anderson was pleased with his performance.&nbsp;
BITE: JAMES ANDERSON, Cricketer, England
'It's always nice to see the stumps cartwheeling out of the ground, it doesn't happen very often at my age. So yeah, really happy that it did today. It tops off a really good performance over the five days.'
Regarded as the king of reverse swing&nbsp;in modern day cricket, Anderson was humble when praised about his art.
'I didn't really do anything out of the ordinary from the plans that we had. I just got lucky really. There was a couple that hit some bare patches, I had a bit of reverse as well. PATCH&nbsp;So, a bit of luck involved but I was happy with how it went.'

James Anderson changed the course of the Chennai Test on the final day when he removed&nbsp;Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane in devastating fashion in a single over to send shock waves&nbsp;in the Indian camp. The highest wicket-taker amongst pacers in Tests, Anderson was pleased with his performance.&nbsp;
Regarded as the king of reverse swing&nbsp;in modern day cricket, Anderson was humble when praised about his art. He said that he didn't&nbsp;really do anything out of the ordinary and just got lucky.

While the Ajinkya Rahane led Team aced the uphill task of beating Australia in their backyard, all eyes will now be glued on Indian skipper Virat Kohli who is set to lea

India Vs England: From Ajinkya Rahane to Virat Kohli, Kevin Pietersen feels it will be an interesting change in captaincy

While the Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;led Team aced the uphill task of beating Australia in their backyard, all eyes will now be glued on Indian skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli who is set to lead the Men in Blue for their England series at home. Calling it an interesting dynamic, former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen&nbsp;feels that a lot will be discussed throughout the series about the change in captaincy. I think there is going to be a very interesting story that is going to run through this series- Kohli&nbsp;comes back as captain after Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;was so good in Australia.&nbsp;

From Ajinkya to Kohli, Pietersen feels it will be an interesting dynamic

Kohli&nbsp;to take charge of Team India from Rahane Pietersen calls the change an 'interesting dynamic' 'Kohli&nbsp;comes back after Rahane&nbsp;was so good in Australia'

While the Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;led Team aced the uphill task of beating Australia in their backyard, all eyes will now be glued on Indian skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli who is set to lead the Men in Blue for the England series at home.
Calling it an interesting dynamic, former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen&nbsp;feels that a lot will be discussed throughout the series about the change in captaincy.
Kevin Pietersen said that&nbsp;it will be a very interesting story that is going to run through this series as&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;comes back as captain after Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;was so good in Australia.&nbsp;

Ajinkya Rahane who captained India in 3 of the 4 Tests, feels that the conversation with Dravid really made it easy Down Under.

Ajinkya Rahane opens up on Rahul Dravid's advice ahead of Australia series

Rahane who captained India in 3 of the 4 Tests, feels that the conversation with Dravid really made it easy Down Under.

Rahane opens up on Dravid's advice ahead of Aus series

Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;who captained India for the 3 Tests vs Australia in the absence of Virat&nbsp;Kohli, opened up on the valuable advice Rahul Dravid&nbsp;gave him ahead of the Test series Down Under.
Before Team India left Dubai for Australia, Dravid&nbsp;called up Rahane&nbsp;and told him not to take any stress and be mentally strong. Dravid&nbsp;even adviced&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;not to bat for long in the nets and not to&nbsp;worry about the result as it will take care of itself.
Rahane, under whom&nbsp;India hasn't lost a single Test, feels that that conversation made it really easy.

Indian cricketer Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;said that he had apologised to skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;after his unfortunate mix-up during&nbsp;the opening Test in Adelaide&nbsp;costed&nbsp;India Kohli's&nbsp;wicket. After Kohli&nbsp;was out, India quickly collapsed from 177 for 3 to 244 all out in the first innings. Accepting that Kohli's&nbsp;run-out proved the turning point in the match, Rahane&nbsp;said that it was a tough one and that after the day's play he went up to him and said sorry.&nbsp;

I went up to Kohli and said sorry: Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane&nbsp;says 'sorry' to skipper&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp; Rahane&nbsp;apologises for&nbsp;mix-up in first Test&nbsp; After Kohli's wkt, India went&nbsp;from 177-3 to 244 all out

Indian cricketer Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;said that he had apologised to skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;after his unfortunate mix-up during&nbsp;the opening Test in Adelaide&nbsp;costed&nbsp;India Kohli's&nbsp;wicket. After Kohli&nbsp;was out, India quickly collapsed from 177 for 3 to 244 all out in the first innings. Accepting that Kohli's&nbsp;run-out proved to be the turning point in the match, Rahane&nbsp;said that it was a tough one and that after the day's play he went up to him and said sorry.&nbsp;

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CricBait - Thunder Down Under: BCCI names the Playing XI as debate rages over team selection ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia.&nbsp;Yash Chawla chats with senior cricket journalist Sharda Ugra and Lav Vaid

CricBait - Thunder Down Under: BCCI names the Playing XI as debate rages over team selection ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia.&nbsp;Yash Chawla chats with senior cricket journalist Sharda Ugra and Lav Vaid

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