Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Harbhajan Singh Weighs In on India's Test Team Selection
Harbhajan Singh, a former cricket player, thinks India should include Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in the first cricket match against England, which starts in Leeds on June 20.
He believes these spinners can get wickets regardless of the field conditions.
He also thinks Shardul Thakur should be picked over Nitish Reddy.
Harbhajan also discussed the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from the team.
Harbhajan Singh suggests India should play Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test against England.
The first Test match of the series begins in Leeds on June 20.
Harbhajan believes the two spinners can take wickets regardless of the conditions.
Harbhajan suggests Shardul Thakur over Nitish Reddy for the fast-bowling all-rounder position.
Harbhajan commented on the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from the Test squad.
- Who
- Harbhajan Singh.
- What
- Harbhajan Singh's opinions on India's team selection for the upcoming Test series against England.
- When
- June 16, 2025 (Article date); First Test starts June 20.
- Where
- Leeds, England.
- Why
- To provide expert opinion on team strategy and selection for the upcoming series.
Harbhajan's Suggestions
Not Applicable
Spinners Selection
Harbhajan's Suggestions
Play Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.
Not Applicable
Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
Fast Bowling All-Rounder Selection
Harbhajan's Suggestions
Shardul Thakur over Nitish Reddy for fast-bowling all-rounder.
Not Applicable
Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
Sarfaraz Khan Inclusion
Harbhajan's Suggestions
Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion is unfortunate.
Not Applicable
Sarfaraz Khan was excluded from the team.
- Event
- India vs. England Test Series
- Match Venue
- Leeds
- Key Player Suggestions
- Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur
- Expert
- Harbhajan Singh
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Excluded from the squad
Sources
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