India vs Sri Lanka: Axar Patel Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In India Squad For 2nd Test

Axar Patel has been added to India squad for the second Test against Sri Lankaset to be played in Bengaluru from March 12, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a media release. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Axar Patel to India's squad for the second Paytm Test to be played from 12-16th March in Bengaluru. The all-rounder has completed his rehab and has been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team," the statement said. According to the Indian board, Axar is fit after the completion of his "rehab" as he replaces Kuldeep Yadav in the squad.

The first Test in Mohali was handsomely won by India by an innings and 222 runs after Sri Lanka were swept away by the all-round efforts of Ravindra Jadeja.

Jadeja remained not out in the first innings at 175 runs and also claimed 9 wickets in the match to cap off a tremendous outing.

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Virat Kohli, ex-India captain, played his 100th Test in Mohali. However, he will be looking to make it count when he plays in Bengaluru, something which he considers a place close to his heart.

India's squad for the second Test: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Priyank Panchal, Mayank Agarwal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Shubhman Gill, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, R. Ashwin, Saurabh Kumar, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Axar Patel