With the three-match T20I series going in India’s favour, the focus now shifts to the ultimate format of the game- the Test Cricket. Having clinched the T20I series 2-1 under stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma, Team India might be looking to extend their domination in the whites. Virat Kohli’s men have been invincible in Tests at home and it is indeed a daunting task for the visiting teams to register a victory.

The performance against South Africa is proof that the team looks strong in all departments with almost every member contributing to the series win. Virat Kohli’s return after missing the T20Is and the historic day-night Test to be played at the Eden Gardens add spice to this Test series. Having whitewashed the Proteas 3-0 in their previous assignment, the Indian XI looks all but settled which might prove challenging for few other players who might be looking to make the cut.

Let us now look at four players who are likely to be left out of the playing XI during the two-match Test series beginning on November 14th in Indore.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-300558" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-1.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300558" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Shubman Gill received his maiden Test call up for the three-match Test series against South Africa at home which the Virat Kohli-led side won convincingly. With several big names in the squad, the Punjab batsman couldn’t make the XI throughout the series.

Nevertheless, being a part of the squad and sharing the dressing room with such established players itself would have been a big learning curve for the talented 20-year-old. Due to his consistency across formats in the domestic circuit, Shubman Gill has once again made the Indian Test squad for the two-match Test series.

With Bangladesh threatening Team India by winning the first T20I, the team management might not be willing to take any risks by dropping an established batsman to bring Gill into the XI. Unfortunately, the youngster might just have to wait for making his much-awaited Test debut.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349646" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365273.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption-text">Hanuma Vihari. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Hanuma Vihari was a part of the XI during the first Test match against South Africa which was played in Visakhapatnam, but he failed to make a mark with the bat managing just 10 runs. Eventually, he was replaced by Umesh Yadav for the second and third Test matches played at Pune and Ranchi.

The reliable 26-year-old batted brilliantly at Sabina Park during India’s tour of West Indies thereby registering his first-ever Test century which almost assured his spot in the Indian Test XI. But, Vihari is likely to be left out of the XI against Bangladesh as India&#8217;s batting is looking formidable currently with Rohit Sharma carrying his limited-overs exploits into the Tests as well.

Though there are no doubts regarding Vihari’s caliber, it will remain a big challenge for him to break into the XI once again, given the kind of form other Indian batsmen are in.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349720" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365169.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349720" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Pant, who last played a Test match against West Indies at Kingston, was also a part of the squad that played against South Africa last month but the second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman was left out of the XI in all three matches. WriddhimanSaha who replaced Pant against the Proteas was brilliant behind the stumps.

Given his glovework and batting in the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh which drew a lot of criticism, Pant is unlikely to replace Saha in the XI.

Also, contributing to his exclusion will be the 22-year-old’s Test match temperament and shot selection- the two areas which he needs to work upon to cement his place in Test XI. Pant certainly might improve over time for that he must return to first-class cricket and work upon his major issues.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-306439" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-306439" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kuldeep, who was about to play the third Test match against South Africa, was ruled out due to shoulder injury and was replaced by Shahbaz Nadeem. Being rewarded for his exploits in the domestic circuit, Nadeem even went onto make his Test debut at his home ground in Ranchi.

With Ravindra Jadeja proving his worth with both bat and ball, Kuldeep’s spot in the XI remains uncertain. Unlike other players, Kuldeep’s inclusion depends largely upon the conditions of the surface. With the pitch at Indore is set to assist the pacers due to which India is most likely to persist with Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami Umesh Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

If everything goes well, Kuldeep might get a chance in the day-night Test match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata but his participation in the first Test remains highly unlikely.

<em><strong>~ Written by Ashwan Rao</strong></em>

<p>With the three-match T20I series going in India’s favour, the focus now shifts to the ultimate format of the game- the Test Cricket. Having clinched the T20I series 2-1 under stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma, Team India might be looking to extend their domination in the whites. Virat Kohli’s men have been invincible in Tests at home and it is indeed a daunting task for the visiting teams to register a victory.</p>
<p>The performance against South Africa is proof that the team looks strong in all departments with almost every member contributing to the series win. Virat Kohli’s return after missing the T20Is and the historic day-night Test to be played at the Eden Gardens add spice to this Test series. Having whitewashed the Proteas 3-0 in their previous assignment, the Indian XI looks all but settled which might prove challenging for few other players who might be looking to make the cut.</p>
<p>Let us now look at four players who are likely to be left out of the playing XI during the two-match Test series beginning on November 14th in Indore.</p>
<h3>1. Shubman Gill</h3>
<figure id="attachment_300558" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-300558" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-300558" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-1.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300558" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Shubman Gill received his maiden Test call up for the three-match Test series against South Africa at home which the Virat Kohli-led side won convincingly. With several big names in the squad, the Punjab batsman couldn’t make the XI throughout the series.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, being a part of the squad and sharing the dressing room with such established players itself would have been a big learning curve for the talented 20-year-old. Due to his consistency across formats in the domestic circuit, Shubman Gill has once again made the Indian Test squad for the two-match Test series.</p>
<p>With Bangladesh threatening Team India by winning the first T20I, the team management might not be willing to take any risks by dropping an established batsman to bring Gill into the XI. Unfortunately, the youngster might just have to wait for making his much-awaited Test debut.</p>
<h3>2. Hanuma Vihari</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349646" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-349646" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365273.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption-text">Hanuma Vihari. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Hanuma Vihari was a part of the XI during the first Test match against South Africa which was played in Visakhapatnam, but he failed to make a mark with the bat managing just 10 runs. Eventually, he was replaced by Umesh Yadav for the second and third Test matches played at Pune and Ranchi.</p>
<p>The reliable 26-year-old batted brilliantly at Sabina Park during India’s tour of West Indies thereby registering his first-ever Test century which almost assured his spot in the Indian Test XI. But, Vihari is likely to be left out of the XI against Bangladesh as India’s batting is looking formidable currently with Rohit Sharma carrying his limited-overs exploits into the Tests as well.</p>
<p>Though there are no doubts regarding Vihari’s caliber, it will remain a big challenge for him to break into the XI once again, given the kind of form other Indian batsmen are in.</p>
<h3>3. Rishabh Pant</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349720" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349720" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-349720" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365169.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349720" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Pant, who last played a Test match against West Indies at Kingston, was also a part of the squad that played against South Africa last month but the second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman was left out of the XI in all three matches. WriddhimanSaha who replaced Pant against the Proteas was brilliant behind the stumps.</p>
<p>Given his glovework and batting in the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh which drew a lot of criticism, Pant is unlikely to replace Saha in the XI.</p>
<p>Also, contributing to his exclusion will be the 22-year-old’s Test match temperament and shot selection- the two areas which he needs to work upon to cement his place in Test XI. Pant certainly might improve over time for that he must return to first-class cricket and work upon his major issues.</p>
<h3>4. Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_306439" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-306439" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-306439" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-306439" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kuldeep, who was about to play the third Test match against South Africa, was ruled out due to shoulder injury and was replaced by Shahbaz Nadeem. Being rewarded for his exploits in the domestic circuit, Nadeem even went onto make his Test debut at his home ground in Ranchi.</p>
<p>With Ravindra Jadeja proving his worth with both bat and ball, Kuldeep’s spot in the XI remains uncertain. Unlike other players, Kuldeep’s inclusion depends largely upon the conditions of the surface. With the pitch at Indore is set to assist the pacers due to which India is most likely to persist with Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami Umesh Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.</p>
<p>If everything goes well, Kuldeep might get a chance in the day-night Test match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata but his participation in the first Test remains highly unlikely.</p>
<p><em><strong>~ Written by Ashwan Rao</strong></em></p>

<p>With the three-match T20I series going in India’s favour, the focus now shifts to the ultimate format of the game- the Test Cricket. Having clinched the T20I series 2-1 under stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma, Team India might be looking to extend their domination in the whites. Virat Kohli’s men have been invincible in Tests at home and it is indeed a daunting task for the visiting teams to register a victory.</p>
<p>The performance against South Africa is proof that the team looks strong in all departments with almost every member contributing to the series win. Virat Kohli’s return after missing the T20Is and the historic day-night Test to be played at the Eden Gardens add spice to this Test series. Having whitewashed the Proteas 3-0 in their previous assignment, the Indian XI looks all but settled which might prove challenging for few other players who might be looking to make the cut.</p>
<p>Let us now look at four players who are likely to be left out of the playing XI during the two-match Test series beginning on November 14th in Indore.</p>
<h3>1. Shubman Gill</h3>
<figure id="attachment_300558" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-300558" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-300558" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-1.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300558" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Shubman Gill received his maiden Test call up for the three-match Test series against South Africa at home which the Virat Kohli-led side won convincingly. With several big names in the squad, the Punjab batsman couldn’t make the XI throughout the series.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, being a part of the squad and sharing the dressing room with such established players itself would have been a big learning curve for the talented 20-year-old. Due to his consistency across formats in the domestic circuit, Shubman Gill has once again made the Indian Test squad for the two-match Test series.</p>
<p>With Bangladesh threatening Team India by winning the first T20I, the team management might not be willing to take any risks by dropping an established batsman to bring Gill into the XI. Unfortunately, the youngster might just have to wait for making his much-awaited Test debut.</p>
<h3>2. Hanuma Vihari</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349646" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349646" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349646" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365273.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption-text">Hanuma Vihari. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Hanuma Vihari was a part of the XI during the first Test match against South Africa which was played in Visakhapatnam, but he failed to make a mark with the bat managing just 10 runs. Eventually, he was replaced by Umesh Yadav for the second and third Test matches played at Pune and Ranchi.</p>
<p>The reliable 26-year-old batted brilliantly at Sabina Park during India’s tour of West Indies thereby registering his first-ever Test century which almost assured his spot in the Indian Test XI. But, Vihari is likely to be left out of the XI against Bangladesh as India&#8217;s batting is looking formidable currently with Rohit Sharma carrying his limited-overs exploits into the Tests as well.</p>
<p>Though there are no doubts regarding Vihari’s caliber, it will remain a big challenge for him to break into the XI once again, given the kind of form other Indian batsmen are in.</p>
<h3>3. Rishabh Pant</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349720" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349720" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349720" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365169.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349720" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Pant, who last played a Test match against West Indies at Kingston, was also a part of the squad that played against South Africa last month but the second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman was left out of the XI in all three matches. WriddhimanSaha who replaced Pant against the Proteas was brilliant behind the stumps.</p>
<p>Given his glovework and batting in the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh which drew a lot of criticism, Pant is unlikely to replace Saha in the XI.</p>
<p>Also, contributing to his exclusion will be the 22-year-old’s Test match temperament and shot selection- the two areas which he needs to work upon to cement his place in Test XI. Pant certainly might improve over time for that he must return to first-class cricket and work upon his major issues.</p>
<h3>4. Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_306439" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-306439" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-306439" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-306439" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kuldeep, who was about to play the third Test match against South Africa, was ruled out due to shoulder injury and was replaced by Shahbaz Nadeem. Being rewarded for his exploits in the domestic circuit, Nadeem even went onto make his Test debut at his home ground in Ranchi.</p>
<p>With Ravindra Jadeja proving his worth with both bat and ball, Kuldeep’s spot in the XI remains uncertain. Unlike other players, Kuldeep’s inclusion depends largely upon the conditions of the surface. With the pitch at Indore is set to assist the pacers due to which India is most likely to persist with Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami Umesh Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.</p>
<p>If everything goes well, Kuldeep might get a chance in the day-night Test match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata but his participation in the first Test remains highly unlikely.</p>
<p><em><strong>~ Written by Ashwan Rao</strong></em></p>

Virat Kohli might not opt for these four players in the XI.

4 Indian players who might be left out of the Playing XI in Test series against Bangladesh

With the three-match T20I series going in India’s favour, the focus now shifts to the ultimate format of the game- the Test Cricket. Having clinched the