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[Saba Sports News] India evened the series against England at 1-1 with a decisive 106-run victory in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, as England, chasing 399 for the win, were dismissed for 292 despite starting the day with 332 runs needed and nine wickets standing. Key performances by Jasprit Bumrah (3/46) and Ravichandran Ashwin (3/72) highlighted India’s strong bowling effort.
Post-match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was observed in deep conversation with the Chairman of Selectors, Ajit Agarkar, likely discussing team selection for the upcoming three Tests. The BCCI, having named the squad only for the first two matches, is expected to announce the team for the next matches soon, with the third Test just nine days away.
Speculation about Virat Kohli’s return to the lineup after missing the first two Tests for personal reasons is rampant, though no official update on his availability has been provided. It has been hinted by AB de Villiers, a close friend of Kohli, that Kohli’s absence may be due to expecting a second child with his wife Anushka Sharma, though this has not been confirmed by the couple.
Additionally, the team’s considerations for the next matches include the potential returns of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul, both sidelined by injuries from the first Test, and the workload management of seamer Mohammed Siraj, who was rested for the second Test. The performance of players like KS Bharat and Shreyas Iyer, who have not impressed, will also be under scrutiny as decisions are made for the remaining matches.