IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Will Sarfaraz Khan, Rajat Patidar play in Vizag Test? Expert Opinion revealed

Veteran Expert and commentator Harsha Bhogle has given his say on the Indian team for the second Test against England.

India will take on England in the 2nd Test which starts from February 2 in Vizag. After losing the first Test, team India will be hoping to level things up in the coastal city of Andhra Pradesh.

India have already made a few changes to the team. Virat Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests, and then the injury to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeaja meant India had to bring in three new players.

Sarfaraz Khan has been given his maiden India call-up, while left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar and Washington Sundar are the other players. Rajat Patidar was also roped in as a replacement for Virat Kohli ahead of the first Test.

And ahead of the 2nd one, team India will have to shape up their lineup which means some of these new players will come in. Veteran commentator and expert Harsha Bhogle opines there will be a dilemma in the team selection, and says Sarfaraz Khan's performances were certain to give him an India chance.

"Sarfaraz hasn't just knocked on the door, he has beaten it down. And I first heard about Saurabh Kumar from an excited Rahul Sanghvi some years ago and am delighted to see his progress," Bhogle wrote on his X profile.

He added that the selection process may not be easy but expects both Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan to come into the squad, while we may see either of Saurabh Kumar or Washington Sundar replacing one pacer.

"India's selection won't be as clear cut as it was in Hyderabad. Do both Patidar and Sarfaraz play and India pick a 3rd spinner at the expense of Siraj? Or do India play Washington Sundar in a straight swap for Jadeja and choose between Patidar and Sarfaraz?

If the pitch is like Hyderabad, I expect both batters to play and a 3rd spinner to replace a quick," he concluded.