Patidar Out, Bumrah & Padikkal In; India's Probable XI For 5th Test vs ENG

Rajat Patidar has had a horrendous series [AP]Rajat Patidar has had a horrendous series [AP]

As per emerging reports, talented Indian batter Rajat Patidar will likely be dropped from the playing XI for the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala. 

Despite being given enough opportunities, Patidar has failed to make a mark in the series, managing 63 runs across six innings at a mediocre average. Therefore, considering his poor form, India might decide to move on from the batter for the final dead-rubber. 

If Patidar is dropped from the playing XI, left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal might make his Test debut. The southpaw showcased remarkable consistency in the Ranji Trophy 2024, amassing 556 runs in six innings at a phenomenal average of 92.66. 

Meanwhile, skipper Rohit Sharma will continue to open alongside the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Shubman Gill, Padikkal, Sarfaraz and Dhruv Jurel slotted in the middle order. 

Veteran all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will play as the spin bowling options, while ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah might return to the playing XI, as the conditions in Dharamsala will be seam-friendly. He might replace Kuldeep Yadav, with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep assisting him in the pace department. 


India's probable playing XI for 5th Test vs England

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep