ENG vs IND: 3 Players who were omitted from India's Test squad

Several noteworthy absences in India's squad announcement for the 2025 Test tour of England have provoked debate among both fans and experts. Some reliable performers have been overlooked as the team concentrates on a mix of seasoned campaigners and up-and-coming talent.

These players have not been included in the touring party, even if they have recently made contributions and could be useful in English circumstances. Their absence calls into question the team's long-term goals for success abroad as well as selection priorities.

Here are the 3 players who were omitted from the India Test squad.

1. Sarfaraz Khan

Earlier this year, Sarfaraz Khan made a strong Test debut, displaying perseverance and sound technique, including a ton against New Zealand. He has been excluded from the England tour despite his impressive home play and fleeting international success. It seems that the selectors chose batting choices with more experience or versatility.

His removal raises questions, particularly since he appeared to be the perfect fit for the patient, controlled English environment. It implies that his long-term role in the Test setup is still up in the air. It was also influenced by his consistency and level of fitness.

2. Axar Patel

Axar Patel has been a reliable batsman and bowler for India in home Test matches. However, he has been disregarded because of England's seam-friendly conditions. It's possible that his pace-heavy approach and the presence of Ravindra Jadeja hurt him.

Washington Sundar was picked as a replacement for R. Ashwin. He was not picked for the Australia Test series as well, and Axar's dismissal suggests a move toward specialized roles and new talent in the bowling squad, notwithstanding his usefulness abroad.

3. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer's exclusion was probably influenced by his patchy play and prior injury setbacks. Despite his reputation as a middle-order staple, he has struggled with seam movement. Iyer has established himself as a dependable middle-order alternative, and his background would have been useful after seniors retired.

Iyer also played a significant part in Mumbai's successful 2023–24 Ranji Trophy campaign and the 2024 Irani Cup. However, his issues against short balls and seeming shortcomings against swinging deliveries worked against his candidacy for the England Test tour.

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