IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Setback for India as Shardul Thakur ruled out of Lord’s Test

Ashwin could come into the XI with Shardul down with a hamstring injury. Ishant Sharma too would be in the race if the management wishes to go for a pacer to replace Shardul.

Team India management on Wednesday (August 11) confirmed that pacer Shardul Thakur is injured and not available for selection for the second Test against England at Lord's starting on Thursday (August 12). India skipper Virat Kohli said the bowler should be available for the third game. The first Test between India and England might have ended in a draw after rain played spoilsport on the final day of the match, but it is fair to say that the visitors hold the upper hand going into the second match of the series at the Lord's Cricket Ground. The Virat Kohli-led side needed 157 runs to win on the final day, with nine wickets in hand, but rain played spoilsport and as a result, the series stands level at 0-0.