India vs England: Brad Hogg SNUBS Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar in India's playing XI

International cricket is set to return to India with high-octane India vs England Test series that is set to get underway on Friday, February 5 in Chennai. It's been more than a year since India's last international assignment at home which is why upcoming series has been looked forward to with erness. India vs England Test series has also been one of most anticipated cricketing events for two reasons, one, because it's a contest between two cricketing giants and or being that series will play a crucial role in determining finalist of World Test Championship.

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Br Hogg picks Axar Patel over Washington Sundar, sidelines Hardik Pandya

Ahe of start of series, former cricketers have been sharing ir views about exciting contest and at same time predicting India's playing XI for first Test. Joining bandwagon is former Australian spinner, Br Hogg, who has shared his two cents on what India's bowling line up should look like for first Test. 

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While speaking on his YouTube channel, Hogg said that he will have Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj for first Test as trio complements each or. former cricketer reckoned that Bumrah is quick and can attack stumps by moving  ball both ways. While Ishant can generate extra bounce because of his height. Siraj will be effective as he comes from a slightly different angle. According to Hogg, Hardik Pandya can play role of third pacer in place of Mohammed Siraj, however, he said that he isn't sure if lanky all-rounder is fit eugh to bowl.

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Hogg also opened up on India's spin attack. Australian veteran igred star of India's historic win at Gabba, Washington Sundar and said that two spinners that he would play will be R Ashwin and Axar Patel. Elaborating in his choices, Hogg stated that he would play Ashwin as offie is more experienced player whereas Axar Patel makes cut because he ds a little bit of variety by turning ball away from right-handers. 

India squ for England Tests 2021: Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur.

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SOURCE: BR HOGG TWITTER