India, 1-0 down in the five-match series, will take on England in the second Test at Visakhapatnam on Friday. With KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja out due to injuries, Patidar could make his Test debut for India.
Leach faced a knee issue while fielding on the opening day of England's thrilling 28-run victory over India in the opening Test in Hyderabad, but the left-armer still managed to feature in the game and also bowled 10 overs during the hosts' second innings, as per ICC.
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Wednesday talked about Sarafraz Khan's selection and feels that it would be "difficult" for him to play in India's second Test against England at Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
After Sarfaraz Khan received his maiden Test call-up in the India squad, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on the 26-year-old and said that he has worked very hard to be in this place.
Star India batter Virat Kohli's brother Vikas Kohli on Wednesday opened up on the fake news about their mother Saroj Kohli's health and said that "she is absolutely fit and fine".
English wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes on Tuesday recalled the pitch during the first Test match against India in Hyderabad and said that it was 'horrific".
Former India coach Anil Kumble was disappointed with Team India's performance in the first Test against England, calling it "pretty ordinary" and noted that Rohit Sharma-led side had the opportunity to play more aggressively and positively in their second innings in Hyderabad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced that Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second Test match against England due to injuries.