Wasim Jaffer chooses India Playing XI for the first test against England, no place for Nitish Reddy

As a team India Prepare -s for an intense Testing series against EnglandFans and experts are speculating on play conditions XI and coincidences. Among them, old Indian baptism Wasim jaffer He has also shared his valuable views ahead of the long -awaited series. With several experienced players who have recently fired the longest format, finding the right combination will be crucial as India seems to start a new chapter.

Wasim Jaffer prefers Prasidh Krishna on Arshdeep Singh in Interpretation XI

With so many analyzes around the new game of India, where Batting’s order is a greater question, Jaffer shared his valuable XI interpretation on the X. platform. For the opening partner, he supported the very spoken combination Kl satisfied and Yasse jiswalFocusing on a combination of senior experience and fresh energy. At the number three, often seen as a key position, he named two possible options: Abhimanyu easwaran or Sai SudharsanGiving the selectors room to decide based on the form and the conditions.

Shubman gillWho will direct the side, arrives at number four, followed by Wicketkeeper Rishabh pant And the return Karun nair. India is all the time of all the time Ravindra jadaja At number 7, without surprise. For the bowling unit, Jaffer offered flexibility, which suggests Shardul Thakur or Kuldeep Yadav According to what the pitch offers. In the rhythm attack, he went with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shamiand Prasidh Krishna – A trio that provides control, speed and rebound.

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My India XI for the first test:

1. Jaiswal
2. Kl
3. EASWARAN/SAI
4. Gill
5. Pant
6. NAIR
7. Laadja
8. Shardul/Kuldeep
9. Prasiddh
10. Bumrah
11. Siraj

What is yours? #Engvind

– WASIM JAFFER (@Wasimjaffer14) June 18, 2025

Team India looking for the perfect balance

With a new cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 On the way, the Indian team is focused on finding the right balance in its XI game. After the recent withdrawal of experienced stars Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Shot kohli From the test cricket, the responsibility is now on Shubman Gill’s shoulders. Gill has a great challenge in the next English summer, a real leadership and resilience test.

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