India call Shaw, Vihari for England Tests

India have dropped opening batsman Murali Vijay and spinner Kuldeep Yadav for their final two Tests against England as they bid to rescue the series.

India A star Prithvi Shaw

India A star Prithvi Shaw has been called up for India's final two Tests against England. (AAP)

Uncapped batsmen Prithvi Shaw and Hanuma Vihari have been included in India's squad for the final two Tests against England.

Opening batsmen Murali Vijay was dropped after his disappointing show in the first two Tests at Edgbaston.

The 34-year-old was replaced by Shikhar Dhawan in the team for the third Test which the visitors won to narrow England's lead to 2-1 after three matches of the five-game series.

Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was sent home to play for India A team in two four-day matches against Australia A.

The 18-year-old Shaw earned his maiden Test call-up on the back of a string of strong performances for India A, including a knock of 188 against West Indies A last month.

Vihari has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket, averaging 59.79 in 63 first-class matches.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retained his spot in the squad despite struggling with a hip injury during the third Test.

The fourth Test begins on August 30 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.


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