Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav Called Up For India's Test Tour Of England

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday added Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav to India's squad for the Test series vs England, following injuries to Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Avesh Khan. Both are currently in Sri Lanka with the Shikhar Dhawan-led white-ball side and were part of India's squad in the first T20I that was played on Sunday (July 25) in Colombo.

Fast bowler Avesh Khan suffered a blow to his left thumb on Day 1 of the warm-up game. He was taken for an X-Ray and the result confirmed a fracture. A specialist was consulted for further management of his injury. He is ruled out of India’s Tour of England.

Opening batsman Shubman Gill sustained a developing stress reaction on his left lower leg (shin) during the World Test Championship final. This was confirmed via an MRI scan. He is ruled out of the tour and has returned to India.