IND vs ENG: 3 wicketkeepers in the Indian team, 2 of them are almost certain to play in the fifth Test!

IND vs ENG 5th Test: The Indian cricket team is trailing 1-2 in the Test series against England. If they win the fifth Test match, then they have a golden opportunity to level the Test series. This match between the two teams will be played at The Oval ground from July 31. Even before this match, Indian team's star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire Test series due to injury.

N Jagadeesan has been included in the squad in his place. The team already has two wicketkeepers in the form of KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel. 1. KL Rahul.

Last Test match between India and England

KL Rahul has played the opening role for the Indian team in four Test matches on the England tour and during this time a total of 511 runs have come off his bat. He has batted patiently on the tour and has shown the spirit to stay at the crease even in difficult situations.

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He can also do wicketkeeping for the Indian team if needed. Earlier, he has played the wicketkeeper's role in two Test matches for India, in which a century has also come off his bat.

Dhruv Jurel

On the other hand, when Rishabh Pant got injured in the middle of the Test series, Dhruv Jurel came on the field as a substitute wicketkeeper and was successful in winning everyone's heart with his wicketkeeping skills. In such a situation, there is a strong possibility that he gets a chance in the playing XI in place of Pant. So far, he has scored 202 runs in four Test matches for the Indian team, in which he has scored a half-century.

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N Jagadeesan

N Jagadeesan has entered the Indian squad for one Test match. He has not yet made his debut for the Indian team and has scored a total of 3378 runs in 52 first class matches for the team, which includes 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries.

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel may get a chance

KL Rahul may not do wicketkeeping in the fifth Test match against England. But his opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal is almost certain. On the other hand, the team management and captain Shubman Gill can include Dhruv Jurel in the playing XI as a wicketkeeper.

Summary

Jagadeesan has just joined the squad and has not played a single Test match for the Indian team. In such a situation, he can be kept out of the playing XI of the fifth Test.