India Faces Selection Dilemmas Ahead of Second Test Against England

Injuries and performance issues prompt potential changes in the team, with the absence of key players and struggles against left-arm spinners being major concerns.

India lost the first Test against England by 28 runs, despite having a significant lead after the first innings. Critics and fans are questioning whether the absence of Virat Kohli, who pulled out citing personal reasons, impacted the team's performance.
India's performance against left-arm spinners in home Tests has been a concern. Debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley claimed 7/62 as India were bowled out for 202 in the second innings of the first Test.
Following injuries to Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul, India has added Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, and Saurabh Kumar to the squad for the second Test. The selection between Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav as Jadeja's replacement could significantly impact the outcome of the second Test.
Shubman Gill's spot in the side is under scrutiny following his performance in the first Test. With in-form replacements waiting in the wings, there is a case for his exclusion from the second Test.
India's selection for the second Test could also be influenced by the need to manage Jasprit Bumrah's workload. The decision between Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj could depend on the condition of the pitch in Vizag.