NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been referred to as as much as the India Take a look at squad in opposition to England to switch Virat Kohli, who withdrew from the squad for the primary two video games of the five-match collection, citing private causes, say reviews.

The fitting-hand batter has been referred to as as much as the Take a look at aspect for the primary two matches.

Patidar, who just lately made his worldwide debut within the ODI collection in opposition to South Africa in December 2023, was in Ahmedabad the place India A are enjoying England Lions, and can attain Hyderabad afterward Wednesday, in accordance with ESPNcricinfo.

Patidar is coming off sensible century 151 off 158 balls within the first unofficial Take a look at between India A and England Lions final week.

The 30-year-old boasts of a strong first-class document, amassing 4, 000 runs in 55 matches with a formidable common of 45.97. His tally consists of 12 centuries and 22 half-centuries.

The primary Take a look at of the five-match collection between India and England begins in Hyderabad on January 25.