5 INDIANS WHO SHOULDN'T TRAVEL TO ENGLAND: A BOLD TAKE AHEAD OF THE JUNE TOUR

The name Virat Kohli is synonymous with greatness, but even legends have their slumps. While Kohli has shown glimpses of brilliance, his overall Test form this year leaves much to be desired. In nine matches, he has managed just one century and a single half-century...

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As India prepares for their next international assignment in England this June, the cricketing world is buzzing with excitement and anticipation. With the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy evenly poised at 1-1 and two Tests left, the spotlight has already started shifting to what the team composition might look like for the crucial away series. However, the transition from subcontinental pitches to English conditions requires a specific skill set, and not all players currently in the mix are suited to the task.

Here’s a look at five Indian players who, based on current form and suitability, should not make the trip to England.

1. VIRAT KOHLI: A SHADOW OF HIS FORMER SELF

The name Virat Kohli is synonymous with greatness, but even legends have their slumps. While Kohli has shown glimpses of brilliance, his overall Test form this year leaves much to be desired. In nine matches, he has managed just one century and a single half-century. His performance in the ongoing series against Australia has been particularly underwhelming, with 126 runs in five innings. Notably, 100 of those runs came in the first Test, highlighting a stark inconsistency.

In English conditions, where the ball swings prodigiously, Kohli’s tendency to flirt with deliveries outside the off-stump could spell disaster. His struggles in the 2014 tour of England are a haunting reminder, and though he redeemed himself in 2018, his current form doesn’t inspire confidence. Perhaps a break could rejuvenate him for future challenges.

2. ROHIT SHARMA: TIME TO HAND OVER THE BATON