The selectors have also looked at Rahane as a potential replacement, if it does come to that, for Kohli. Shreyas Iyer and Ambati Rayudu have been selected in ODI squad for the three-match ODI series in England. With regular skipper Kohli preferring a stint with Surrey in English county over Afghanistan's maiden Test, Rahane has once again been seen as the most suitable candidate to lead India. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma, who are currently playing in English county, have managed to retain their places in Test squad. Another Mumbaikar, Shardul Thakur, finds a place in the 15-man Test squad, while there is a comeback for Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm chinaman bowler.

Source: dna May 09, 2018 00:39 UTC