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India weigh options between Shardul and Nitish at Headingley

Updated On: 11 June, 2025 05:58 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

India face a significant selection dilemma ahead of the first Test against England, with a tough decision looming between Shardul Thakur’s experience and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s promise. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

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India face a significant selection dilemma ahead of the first Test against England, with a tough decision looming between Shardul Thakur’s experience and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s promise. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

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India face a significant selection dilemma ahead of the first Test against England, with a tough decision looming between Shardul Thakur’s experience and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s promise. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur, both were included in India 'A' warm-up games against the England Lions, where they yielded mixed performances

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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur, both were included in India 'A' warm-up games against the England Lions, where they yielded mixed performances

Nitish delivered decent performances as a batting all-rounder during his debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, after being exposed to English conditions, he was seen struggling with the seam movement. Later, he smashed a half-century on Day 4

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Nitish delivered decent performances as a batting all-rounder during his debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, after being exposed to English conditions, he was seen struggling with the seam movement. Later, he smashed a half-century on Day 4

On the other hand, Shardul has so far represented India in 11 Tests. Out of the 11 games, he has played four in English conditions

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On the other hand, Shardul has so far represented India in 11 Tests. Out of the 11 games, he has played four in English conditions

In India 'A' warm-up match, the 33-year-old pacer bowled 28 overs and tasted success by claiming two wickets. In his Test career so far, he has scored 331 runs and scalped 31 wickets

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In India 'A' warm-up match, the 33-year-old pacer bowled 28 overs and tasted success by claiming two wickets. In his Test career so far, he has scored 331 runs and scalped 31 wickets

Team India will play the five-match Test series against England under the captaincy of newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill

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Team India will play the five-match Test series against England under the captaincy of newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill

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