No one had wondered that after the Adelaide debacle, team India will bounce back to win the Test series. With a plethora of injuries, the team managed to bounce back and win the Test series, thanks to a big effort from the whole unit. This has opened up the Test championship as India are the favourites to beat England at Ahmedabad. And, the team for the Test series is already out!

After their emphatic victory, one thing that is echoing in the stands of the Gabba is &#8216;temperament&#8217;. The team worked collectively and fought every obstacle which was thrown in its way. This victory is sweeter than that of the 2018/2019 series because this time, the team was morally challenged and lacked senior players. There is only one phrase to describe Test cricket, &#8216;Where talent meets opportunity&#8217;.

Now, the main focus is on the upcoming England tour of India. This is a crucial tour as it will decide the future of the Test championship. Apart from that, team India have the “home ground” advantage as they are almost invincible when they play in India. After the squad was declared, a few major exclusions have been noticed.

Let us have a look at 3 surprising exclusions from India’s main Test squad for England series:

1. Shahbaz Nadeem

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-364692" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shahbaz-Nadeem.jpg" alt="Shahbaz Nadeem" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-364692" class="wp-caption-text">Shahbaz Nadeem. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Whenever the Indian team looks to play in India, the spin department is filled with mighty players who can use the turf to turn the game in the favour of the team. As Ravindra Jadeja was injured during the SCG Test, there was some buzz that the management might look for a spinner. After Sundar’s heroics at the Gabba, the team might have looked at a finger spinner who could have used the conditions. But, that was not the case for Shahbaz Nadeem.

The domestic veteran has played over 117 first-class matches and has taken 443 wickets. In the only Test match he played, he took four wickets at an economy rate of 2.30. This means that he was a valuable asset to the spin department. Apart from that in the List A games, he has taken 151 wickets with the best bowling figures of 8/10.

Now, these stellar performances might be enough to cement his place in the Test squad. However, the management has opted for Washington Sundar ahead of Nadeem. Probably, Sundar’s batting ability has helped him to retain his place and Sundar is India’s backup for Jadeja. But for a bowler who has taken numerous game-changing wickets, this might be a heartbreak.

2. T Natarajan

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-479164" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/T.-Natarajan.jpg" alt="T. Natarajan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-479164" class="wp-caption-text">T. Natarajan. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

India’s tour of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/4249163708447651/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> will be forever remembered because of the team&#8217;s character and determination. Another factor that helped team India to clinch the Test series is Natarajan’s efforts. The left-arm fast bowler provided crucial support to the frontline pacers and helped the bowlers to build and maintain the pressure from one end. However, given the fact that Natarajan has been excluded from the Test squad does raise some eyebrows!

Natarajan belongs to the group of players who have made their way into the IPL via the TNPL. His stellar performances in the IPL enabled him to join the national squad. Later on, as India were thrashed in the first two ODIs, his yorker skills were utilized by the squad. In the T20I series, he played in three matches, and with an economy rate of 6.92, he impressed every expert panel present in the circuit.

But, his exclusion in the Test squad for the home series against England is surprising. As he was very effective in the only Test he played. He took three wickets with an economy rate of 3.1. Apart from that, he can bowl a variety of lengths. However, this exclusion might not hurt his future as he looks like the next big thing in Indian cricket.

3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

If the Indian pace bowling attack looks devastating, the man behind this success is Virat Kohli. For Kohli, the bowler who stood up in times of adversity is none other than Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The right-arm fast bowler is currently taking part in the 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He took this step to prove his match fitness.

However, his exclusion from the Indian squad is surprising. The Indian pacer has played in 21 Test matches and has taken over 63 wickets. His best bowling figure is 6/82 and the Indian bowler has thrived in tough conditions (remember Lord’s?). For a bowler who can bat a bit, his presence might have helped the team if there was a collapse.

Bhuvneshwar can bat down the order. Of the 21 matches he has played, he has the highest score of 63 in Test cricket and he can occupy the crease for a long period. However, it looks like the fitness issues are haunting him at the moment and we hope for a speedy recovery for the pacer. Therefore, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bhuvneshwar-kumar-enjoys-win-pakistan-style-cuts-cake-sword/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhuvenshwar Kumar</a> makes it to this list of 3 surprising exclusions from India&#8217;s main Test squad for the England series.

No one had wondered that after the Adelaide debacle, team India will bounce back to win the Test series. With a plethora of injuries, the team managed to bounce back and win the Test series, thanks to a big effort from the whole unit. This has opened up the Test championship as India are the favourites to beat England at Ahmedabad. And, the team for the Test series is already out!
After their emphatic victory, one thing that is echoing in the stands of the Gabba is ‘temperament’. The team worked collectively and fought every obstacle which was thrown in its way. This victory is sweeter than that of the 2018/2019 series because this time, the team was morally challenged and lacked senior players. There is only one phrase to describe Test cricket, ‘Where talent meets opportunity’.
Now, the main focus is on the upcoming England tour of India. This is a crucial tour as it will decide the future of the Test championship. Apart from that, team India have the “home ground” advantage as they are almost invincible when they play in India. After the squad was declared, a few major exclusions have been noticed. 
<h3>Let us have a look at 3 surprising exclusions from India’s main Test squad for England series:</h3>
<h3>1. Shahbaz Nadeem</h3>
<figure id="attachment_364692" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-364692" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-364692" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shahbaz-Nadeem.jpg" alt="Shahbaz Nadeem" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-364692" class="wp-caption-text">Shahbaz Nadeem. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Whenever the Indian team looks to play in India, the spin department is filled with mighty players who can use the turf to turn the game in the favour of the team. As Ravindra Jadeja was injured during the SCG Test, there was some buzz that the management might look for a spinner. After Sundar’s heroics at the Gabba, the team might have looked at a finger spinner who could have used the conditions. But, that was not the case for Shahbaz Nadeem.
The domestic veteran has played over 117 first-class matches and has taken 443 wickets. In the only Test match he played, he took four wickets at an economy rate of 2.30. This means that he was a valuable asset to the spin department. Apart from that in the List A games, he has taken 151 wickets with the best bowling figures of 8/10.&nbsp;
Now, these stellar performances might be enough to cement his place in the Test squad. However, the management has opted for Washington Sundar ahead of Nadeem. Probably, Sundar’s batting ability has helped him to retain his place and Sundar is India’s backup for Jadeja. But for a bowler who has taken numerous game-changing wickets, this might be a heartbreak.&nbsp;
<h3>2. T Natarajan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_479164" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-479164" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-479164" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/T.-Natarajan.jpg" alt="T. Natarajan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-479164" class="wp-caption-text">T. Natarajan. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
India’s tour of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/4249163708447651/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> will be forever remembered because of the team’s character and determination. Another factor that helped team India to clinch the Test series is Natarajan’s efforts. The left-arm fast bowler provided crucial support to the frontline pacers and helped the bowlers to build and maintain the pressure from one end. However, given the fact that Natarajan has been excluded from the Test squad does raise some eyebrows!
Natarajan belongs to the group of players who have made their way into the IPL via the TNPL. His stellar performances in the IPL enabled him to join the national squad. Later on, as India were thrashed in the first two ODIs, his yorker skills were utilized by the squad. In the T20I series, he played in three matches, and with an economy rate of 6.92, he impressed every expert panel present in the circuit.&nbsp;
But, his exclusion in the Test squad for the home series against England is surprising. As he was very effective in the only Test he played. He took three wickets with an economy rate of 3.1. Apart from that, he can bowl a variety of lengths. However, this exclusion might not hurt his future as he looks like the next big thing in Indian cricket.&nbsp;
<h3>3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
If the Indian pace bowling attack looks devastating, the man behind this success is Virat Kohli. For Kohli, the bowler who stood up in times of adversity is none other than Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The right-arm fast bowler is currently taking part in the 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He took this step to prove his match fitness.&nbsp;
However, his exclusion from the Indian squad is surprising. The Indian pacer has played in 21 Test matches and has taken over 63 wickets. His best bowling figure is 6/82 and the Indian bowler has thrived in tough conditions (remember Lord’s?). For a bowler who can bat a bit, his presence might have helped the team if there was a collapse.&nbsp;
Bhuvneshwar can bat down the order. Of the 21 matches he has played, he has the highest score of 63 in Test cricket and he can occupy the crease for a long period. However, it looks like the fitness issues are haunting him at the moment and we hope for a speedy recovery for the pacer. Therefore, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bhuvneshwar-kumar-enjoys-win-pakistan-style-cuts-cake-sword/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhuvenshwar Kumar</a> makes it to this list of 3 surprising exclusions from India’s main Test squad for the England series.

No one had wondered that after the Adelaide debacle, team India will bounce back to win the Test series. With a plethora of injuries, the team managed to bounce back and win the Test series, thanks to a big effort from the whole unit. This has opened up the Test championship as India are the favourites to beat England at Ahmedabad. And, the team for the Test series is already out!
After their emphatic victory, one thing that is echoing in the stands of the Gabba is &#8216;temperament&#8217;. The team worked collectively and fought every obstacle which was thrown in its way. This victory is sweeter than that of the 2018/2019 series because this time, the team was morally challenged and lacked senior players. There is only one phrase to describe Test cricket, &#8216;Where talent meets opportunity&#8217;.
Now, the main focus is on the upcoming England tour of India. This is a crucial tour as it will decide the future of the Test championship. Apart from that, team India have the “home ground” advantage as they are almost invincible when they play in India. After the squad was declared, a few major exclusions have been noticed. 
<h3>Let us have a look at 3 surprising exclusions from India’s main Test squad for England series:</h3>
<h3>1. Shahbaz Nadeem</h3>
<figure id="attachment_364692" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-364692" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-364692" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shahbaz-Nadeem.jpg" alt="Shahbaz Nadeem" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-364692" class="wp-caption-text">Shahbaz Nadeem. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Whenever the Indian team looks to play in India, the spin department is filled with mighty players who can use the turf to turn the game in the favour of the team. As Ravindra Jadeja was injured during the SCG Test, there was some buzz that the management might look for a spinner. After Sundar’s heroics at the Gabba, the team might have looked at a finger spinner who could have used the conditions. But, that was not the case for Shahbaz Nadeem.
The domestic veteran has played over 117 first-class matches and has taken 443 wickets. In the only Test match he played, he took four wickets at an economy rate of 2.30. This means that he was a valuable asset to the spin department. Apart from that in the List A games, he has taken 151 wickets with the best bowling figures of 8/10. 
Now, these stellar performances might be enough to cement his place in the Test squad. However, the management has opted for Washington Sundar ahead of Nadeem. Probably, Sundar’s batting ability has helped him to retain his place and Sundar is India’s backup for Jadeja. But for a bowler who has taken numerous game-changing wickets, this might be a heartbreak. 
<h3>2. T Natarajan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_479164" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-479164" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-479164" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/T.-Natarajan.jpg" alt="T. Natarajan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-479164" class="wp-caption-text">T. Natarajan. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
India’s tour of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/4249163708447651/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> will be forever remembered because of the team&#8217;s character and determination. Another factor that helped team India to clinch the Test series is Natarajan’s efforts. The left-arm fast bowler provided crucial support to the frontline pacers and helped the bowlers to build and maintain the pressure from one end. However, given the fact that Natarajan has been excluded from the Test squad does raise some eyebrows!
Natarajan belongs to the group of players who have made their way into the IPL via the TNPL. His stellar performances in the IPL enabled him to join the national squad. Later on, as India were thrashed in the first two ODIs, his yorker skills were utilized by the squad. In the T20I series, he played in three matches, and with an economy rate of 6.92, he impressed every expert panel present in the circuit. 
But, his exclusion in the Test squad for the home series against England is surprising. As he was very effective in the only Test he played. He took three wickets with an economy rate of 3.1. Apart from that, he can bowl a variety of lengths. However, this exclusion might not hurt his future as he looks like the next big thing in Indian cricket. 
<h3>3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_274565" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-274565" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-274565" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-1.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Indi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-274565" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
If the Indian pace bowling attack looks devastating, the man behind this success is Virat Kohli. For Kohli, the bowler who stood up in times of adversity is none other than Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The right-arm fast bowler is currently taking part in the 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He took this step to prove his match fitness. 
However, his exclusion from the Indian squad is surprising. The Indian pacer has played in 21 Test matches and has taken over 63 wickets. His best bowling figure is 6/82 and the Indian bowler has thrived in tough conditions (remember Lord’s?). For a bowler who can bat a bit, his presence might have helped the team if there was a collapse. 
Bhuvneshwar can bat down the order. Of the 21 matches he has played, he has the highest score of 63 in Test cricket and he can occupy the crease for a long period. However, it looks like the fitness issues are haunting him at the moment and we hope for a speedy recovery for the pacer. Therefore, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bhuvneshwar-kumar-enjoys-win-pakistan-style-cuts-cake-sword/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhuvenshwar Kumar</a> makes it to this list of 3 surprising exclusions from India&#8217;s main Test squad for the England series.

India have the 'home ground' advantage as they are almost invincible when they play in India.

3 Surprising exclusions from India's main Test squad for England series

No one had wondered that after the Adelaide debacle, team India will bounce back to win the test series. With a plethora of injuries