India bat first with three spinners as Sooryavanshi waits

The Indian Opinion

The early focus on Sooryavanshi’s omission should not turn one team-sheet decision into a verdict on his prospects. India’s three-spinner combination points to a selection call for this match, while England’s changes also reflect a different contest from the World Cup semi-final. The first innings and England’s revised attack will offer the clearest evidence of whether those choices worked.