5 takeaways from Indian squad selected for WTC Final and England Test series
By Neelajit Sarkar
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Only 20 in the Squad for WTC Final and England Test series
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The ICC recently allowed teams to extend their 23-member squads by seven members due to Covid-19, but it was ruled out with a change in Covid situation in India
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No Kuldeep Yadhav in the Squad
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The BCCI announced the squad for the upcoming WTC Final and Test series against England and as usual left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was not included in it
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No Hardik Pandya in the Squad
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India will be travelling without any seam-bowling all-rounders, with Hardik Pandya being one of the most notable exclusions in the 20-member squad
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Wait continues for Shaw
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Shaw is not selected and as per a Times of India report BCCI is not happy with his fitness
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Rahul remains in teamsheet
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Despite his excellent IPL form many people questioned his role as he last played a Test for India in the 2019 against West Indies. Moreover, Rahul's role in the team is yet to be defined