Check out the major changes in the Indian Test Team Replacements likely Nitish Reddy will replace Hardik Pandya, Sundar will step in for Ravichandran Ashwin, and Shubman Gill will take over from Rohit Sharma. The Indian Test team is undergoing a significant transformation with the inclusion of Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Shubman Gill. These changes come as a response to recent retirements and the need to address poor form among key players.
Nitish Reddy Steps-In for Hardik Pandya
Nitish Reddy has been identified as the replacement for Hardik Pandya. Reddy’s recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular. He scored his maiden century (105* runs) in the Boxing Day Test, playing a crucial role when India needed it the most. His solid starts and excellent fielding have made him an asset to the team. At just 21 years old, Reddy has shown temperament, technique, and a fighting spirit that make him a strong contender for the number 6 spot.
Washington Sundar Replaces Ravichandran Ashwin
With Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from all formats of international cricket, Washington Sundar has been named his direct replacement. Sundar’s recent half-century (50 runs) in the Boxing Day Test helped India score over 358-9 runs on Day 3 stumps, saving the follow-on against Australia’s target of 474 runs in the BGT 2023-25. As an off-spinning all-rounder, Sundar brings both wicket-taking ability and a strong batting contribution, providing a long batting line-up for India.
Shubman Gill Takes Over from Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill has been brought in to replace the struggling captain, Rohit Sharma. Gill’s consistent performances have proven his worth, and he is now set to open alongside KL Rahul. Rohit Sharma’s ongoing poor form and increasing age have led to speculation about his potential retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney Test.
Likely Indian Test Team Replacements
The likely Indian Test squad for the next WTC 2025-27 season could look like:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (C), Shubhman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Reddy (All-Rounder), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana/Akash Deep. Other potential inclusions for the next WTC 2025-27 season could be Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarti, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammad Shami.
The Indian Test team is set for an exciting phase with these new additions. Nitish Reddy’s emergence as a reliable all-rounder, Washington Sundar’s dual role as a bowler and batsman, and Shubman Gill’s consistent performances promise a fresh and dynamic approach to Test cricket. As fans, we can look forward to thrilling matches and new heroes emerging on the international stage
