# India call up Rana, Padikkal for first England Test

2026-08-10T16:55:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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The BCCI has named Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran and Karnataka left-hander Devdutt Padikkal as replacements for the injured Shubman Gill and KL Rahul ahead of the second Test against England in Vizag. Both players are uncapped at Test level. Gill has a stiff neck while Rahul has not recovered from a quadriceps strain. The series is level at 1-1 after England won the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs.

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- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/students-told-to-prioritise-mental-health-make-the-most-of-opportunities/article71329288.ece>

Tags: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, India vs England, KL Rahul injury, Shubman Gill injury, Test cricket
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