BCCI on Tuesday announced the 18-man squad for the first two matches, and apart from the Indian skipper, Indian pacer Ishant Sharma , all-rounder Hardik Pandya also make a return to the squad.
The report also mentioned that Axar Patel has been roped in the squad, while Hanuma Vihari, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Shami have been rested following their injuries.
The Indian squad will enter the bio-bubble on January 27 as both the Tests are scheduled to be held in Chennai. The first match of the series starts from February 5 till 9, and the second encounter will take place from February 13 till 17.
