Rohit Sharma, the skipper, will expectedly be part of the squad and open the innings.
Shubman Gill is the incumbent opening partner for Rohit Sharma.
Thanks to his excellent record recently, Pujara should be retained in the Test squad.
Virat Kohli is the first name on the sheet for India while picking squad across any format.
With injuries in the middle-order, there is a high possibility of Ajinkya Rahane getting a recall for the WTC Final
With no Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat is likely to keep his place in the Test squad
Despite poor show in the home Tests vs Australia, KL Rahul should keep his place in the squad thanks to his record in England.
Shardul Thakur will be another surprise pick given how he performed last time India toured England.
Ravi Ashwin will definitely be part of the squad but will have to fight with Jadeja for the lone place for the spinner.
Ravindra Jadeja is another name who will be picked every time India name a squad across any format.
In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Shami's role will be crucial for India in the WTC Final.
Mohammed Siraj has emerged as India's first-choice bowler in last 12 months. His new-ball bowling will be crucial.
Umesh Yadav is likely to be India's third pacer in the squad.
Jaydev Unadkat has done nothing wrong to be dropped. Perhaps, he can give India much needed variety in their bowling attack.
Axar Patel will be the back-up spin bowling option in the squad. Either him or Suryakumar Yadav might make it to the squad.
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