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India name spinner Kuldeep Yadav in Test squad to face England after starring role in ODI series

Kuldeep Yadav was a real threat during the ODI series - Getty Images Europe
Kuldeep Yadav was a real threat during the ODI series - Getty Images Europe

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included in India's squad for the first three Tests against England after his strong performances in limited-overs cricket.

The 23 year-old impressed with a five-wicket haul in the first T20I at Old Trafford and claimed 6-25 in India's eight-wicket ODI win in Nottingham.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been playing County Championship cricket for Yorkshire, is also included in the squad.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar aggravated a lower back injury during the third ODI against England and his inclusion depends on his recovery. Jasprit Bumrah has been selected but will only be available from the second Test in Southampton onwards based on his fitness.

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India's squad for first three Tests against England:

Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, M Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Karun Nair, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur.