The second test match between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. In the first match of the two-match Test series, visiting South Africa defeated Team India and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Now to avoid a clean sweep in the series, the Indian team will have to win the second test match at any cost. If reports are to be believed, it is difficult for captain Shubman Gill and chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav to play in the second test match.

Let us tell you that the Indian team management has not yet decided on the playing of Shubman Gill in the second Test match to be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. However, many media reports have claimed that Gill will not be able to play in the second test match. In such a situation, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant will lead the team in his place.

Nitish Reddy joins the team as replacement of Shubman Gill

Nitish Kumar Reddy was earlier released from Team India, so that he could play for India-A. However, now Reddy has been included in Team India again. He has rejoined the team as a replacement for captain Shubman Gill. Gill will also go to Guwahati with the team, but it is difficult for him to play.

Kuldeep Yadav also finds it difficult to play in the second test

According to the report, Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav may miss the second test against South Africa. According to media reports, Kuldeep Yadav is getting married at the end of November. In such a situation he can go on leave. The report also says that Kuldeep has already requested for leave from BCCI.

Possible playing eleven of Team India in the second test- KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.

India Playing 11 2nd Test vs England: The second match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be played in Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 2. Team lost in the first Test match played in India Leeds. Now he will have to win the second Test. However, it is not going to be easy now, because the team’s most important fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is being said to be difficult to play the second Test.

According to the reports, Jasprit Bumrah will not play the second Test match in view of the workload. This is being considered a major setback for India. It is also reported that England can prepare the helpful pitch of fast bowlers in Edgbaston. Actually, runs are usually scored here, but now England can get rid of grass on the pitch due to the absence of Bumrah. This will help the fast bowlers.

Arshdeep Singh’s debut?

The biggest question is that if Jaspreet does not play Bumrah, then who will take his place? Akashdeep and Arshdeep Singh are in the team. In such a situation, it is believed that left arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh can debut in Test cricket. Arshdeep may not have played Test cricket for India, but he has played county cricket in England.

Washington Sundar will also get a chance

There is also news that Indian management can include Washington Sundar in the final eleven in place of Shardul Thakur in the second Test match. By the way, Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also present in the team, but beautiful off-spinner as well as good batting. In such a situation, there are more chances to play.

India’s possible playing eleven in the second Test- Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh/Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and famous Krishna.

India playing 11 2nd Test: Team India could not start the tour of England with victory. The British defeated India by 5 wickets in the first Test match played in Leeds. Now the second Test match will be played between India and England in Birmingham Azbaston from July 2. In this match, Team India can land with some changes. Know here India’s possible playing eleven.

The second Test match between India and England will be played in Birmingham between July 2 and July 6. According to Indian time, the second Test match will also start at 3:30 pm. The toss of the match will be at three in the afternoon. You will also be able to watch this match live on Sony Sports Network. In the five-match Test series, hosts England are 1-0 ahead. In such a situation, now Team India would like to win the second Test match and return to the series.

These players may fall

Sai Sudarshan, who performed a bang in IPL 2025, made his Test debut against England in Leeds. Sudarshan was dismissed on zero in the first innings and returned to the pavilion after scoring 30 runs in the second innings. Apart from Sudarshan, Karun Nair also could not perform as expected. Karun Nair, who returned to the team after nearly eight years, was dismissed for zero in the first innings and he scored 20 runs in the second innings. The place of these two players is in danger.

Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar can get a chance

Looking at the pitch and weather, it is believed that in the second Test against England, Team India can land with two spinners. Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar with Ravindra Jadeja is likely to get a chance. Beautiful spin can also bat well along with bowling. Kuldeep Chinaman is a spinner there.

India’s possible playing XI for the second Test- Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Karun Nair/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, famous Krishna, Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj.