With the Indian crew 0-1 down and a number of senior gamers lacking, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif understandably anxious the Test collection towards England will unfold. While Virat Kohli pulled out of the primary two matches towards England as a result of a private cause, the likes of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are set to overlook the second Test in Vizag due to their respective accidents. Though India have a string of spectacular kids to step up and ship, Kaif is conserving his fingers crossed, hoping for Virat’s fast return.

When requested concerning the participant who can step up on Kohli’s absence, Kaif feels the likes of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Yashasvi Jaiswal all have the potential to ship.

“What I feel is that an Indian ODI team is playing Test cricket at the moment. Be it Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, or Shubman Gill, all are strokemakers. Gill loves to hit shots, but doesn’t have much confidence in his defence. So he has to make adjustments to his defensive technique to see off good bowling spells. Even Shreyas Iyer is an aggressive player,” Kaif informed the Times of India.

Kaif additionally feels the likes of Sarfraz Khan, who acquired his maiden Test call-up forward of the Vizag encounter, might get a glance in. But, the previous India star is aware of it will likely be tough for the Indian batting unit within the absence of Kohli, Rahul and Jadeja.

I hope it is not too late until Virat Kohli comes (after the second Test). Dhruv Jurel or in his present type, even Sarfaraz Khan can get a glance in. But within the absence of KL Rahul and Jadeja, the Indian batting will weaken, little doubt about that. Axar could must bat at No.8 and that is why I really feel Washington Sundar can get a look-in as a result of they need batting until No. 9,” he stated.