Updated On: 23 January, 2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India will clash with England in the absence of star batsman Virat Kohli in the first two test matches. He has withdrawn from the first two tests due to personal reasons. Rohit Sharma will lead the hosts in the series with lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah being his deputy

KL Rahul, Rahul Dravid (Pic: File Pic)
India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said that batter KL Rahul will not play as wicketkeeper in the five-match Test series against England.
Team India`s head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said that KL Rahul will not play as wicketkeeper in the test series against England. He also said that KL has been outstanding with the big gloves but the squad also consists of two more wicketkeepers. Between Dhruv Jurel and KS Bharat, one will be selected for the role of wicketkeeper.