Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the India squad for the rescheduled fifth Test match against England in Edgbaston starting July 1. With Rohit Sharma down with Covid-19, Agarwal is expected to be a stand-by opener in case the India captain fails to recover in time.
With Rohit getting struck by Covid days ahead of the crucial Edgbaston Test and KL Rahul already nursing a groin injury, India are short of openers with only Shubman Gill ready available. If needed, Mayank can immediately be part of the Playing XI with no quarantine needed in England.
