Overview

• He has been absent from India’s Test side since the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia.
• The 37-year-old pacer underwent surgery earlier this year and is now focused on proving his fitness through competitive cricket.
• Yadav has claimed 170 wickets in 57 Tests, including a 10-wicket match haul and three five-wicket innings.
• Selectors will assess his performance in upcoming domestic fixtures before finalizing the squad for the five-match Test series in England.
• The England tour marks the start of a new era under Shubman Gill’s captaincy with Gautam Gambhir influencing the team’s strategy.