India's Predicted Playing XI for the first Test against England
The Indian squad for the first two Test matches has been announced and with skipper Virat Kohli returning after paternity leave it will be a massive boost for Team India going into the Test series.
8. Ravi Ashwin
Having been missed the last Test of the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to injury, R Ashwin is set to return to action in the first Test match against England at his home ground. The veteran off-spinner will fancy his chances against the England batsmen, who are not that much comfortable against spin.
R Ashwin recently added a record to his name he became the bowler with most dismissals against the left-handers in Test cricket (192). However, with England having a lot of left-handers on the side, Ashwin will be a big threat to them. His batting lower down the order will also be crucial.
R Ashwin is arguably one of the best spinners India has ever produced the former has represented India in 74 Test matches and bagged 377 wickets at an average of 25.54 to his name. His tally of 377 wickets includes 27 five-wickets hauls.
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