WTC Final: India announce 15-man squad, no spots for Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal

World Test Championship final: India on Tuesday announced their final 15-man squad for the historic Test against New Zealand, starting June 18 in Southampton. Virat Kohli will lead the squad which also has Hanuma Vihari and Mohammed Siraj.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced India's 15-member squad for the World Test Championship final, starting June 18. India had travelled to England with a 20-man extended squad. Virat Kohli will lead the team against New Zealand in Southampton while Ajinkya Rahane will serve as his deputy. #TeamIndia announce their 15-member squad for the #WTC21 Final pic.twitter.com/ts9fK3j89t While there are not many surprises, India have left out Mayank Agarwral and Shardul Thakur, who was marked as the fast-bowling all-rounder after Hardik Pandya failed to make the Test squad for the England tour. India, however, have named fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari. Senior pacer Umesh Yadav also finds a spot. India have made it quite clear that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who opened for them in Australia, will be facing the new Dukes ball in Southampton as they haven't named either Mayank or KL Rahul.