Player Selection

Squad Changes Debut Players Squad Composition India National Team India's Playing XI Batting Order Match Strategy Form Recovery Pakistani Team Kane Williamson Authority Issues Transition Period Criticism Squad Depth Substitutes Team Lineup Rohit Sharma Replacements Middle Order Strategy BCCI Decisions Stokes' Decision Comeback Opportunities Coaching Staff Injuries Sam Cook Management Decisions Ben Stokes Support Debutants Strategic Planning Future Prospects Arshdeep Singh Centrally Contracted Players Opportunities and Challenges Bowler Versatility Captaincy Jacob Bethell Josh Inglis Injury Impact Ishan Kishan Bumrah's Absence Wicketkeeping Options Competition for Positions Team Management Bumrah's Return Zak Crawley No. 3 Position Opening Pair Karun Nair Mohammed Shami Injury Management Mohammed Siraj Jitesh Sharma Ajit Agarkar Ashes Series Best Players Impact of Injuries Wicketkeepers Emotional Impact Overseas Tours Tactical Decisions Future Captain Controversies Retirement Decisions Competition for Spots Coaching Decisions Workload Management Emerging Players Performance Analysis Coaching Philosophy Impact of Emotions Competition for Places Strategy Team Morale Pat Cummins Vice-Captaincy Roles Inconsistency Issues Ben Stokes All-rounders Olly Stone Ollie Pope Ricky Ponting Babar Azam