3 players who can be surprise inclusions for the last two Test matches

Indian team is already down by 2-0 in this 5-match Test series but their performance on Day 1 at Trent Bridge gave a light of hope to stage a comeback in the series. The batters showed intent as skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy in Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with a 159-run partnership, taking the toil out of the English bowlers. If India see themselves on the better side of the result at the end of the Test match, they might spring in a surprise with two matches still to go in the series.

However, selectors are yet to announce the team for the last two Test matches. They will be keenly keeping an eye on the players as how they have fared so far in the series. Some of the batters have disappointed high time as selection committee might just be tempted to rope in young blood for the 4th and the 5th Test.

Let's take a look at players who might be the surprise inclusion for the last two Tests:

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#3 Deepak Chahar

With Bhuvneshwar Kumar reportedly ruled out of the 5-match Test series, it could well be the opportunity in waiting for the young swing bowler in Deepak Chahar. A bowler who possesses similar skills like Bhuvi, the English conditions can act as a perfect foil for the Chahar who loves to swing the ball both ways from the same length. The absence of Bhuvi in such seamer-friendly conditions has left a void in India's Test bowling setup and Chahar could be the perfect guy to step up for the occasion.

The 26-year-old has done well in 4-day games for India A in the recently concluded Tri-series against Windies A and England Lions. On back of his notable performances in the IPL and in games for India A, Chahar earned his maiden-call up for India in the T20I series against England. Though Indian bowling attack features the likes of Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, but a young bowler with no excess baggage of failure can turn the tide in India's favour.

#2 Prithvi Shaw

Indian batting has failed miserably so far in the series especially on surfaces that had nip for the fast bowlers. The likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad have got the better of Indian batsmen on most occasions. The team has looked in all sorts of bother with batsmen failing to set up the game for the fast bowlers. Before the first innings at Trent Bridge, it was only Virat Kohli who looked to dominate the opposition..

With Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara failing to get into their groove, selectors might just jump the gun to go in for other options. Someone like Prithvi Shaw, who is recklessly knocking the doors for his selection in the national team can be seen as a viable option for a place in the Test squad. Prithvi has registered tons of runs in recent times on the same soil in the Tri-series. His hunger for runs and the counter-attacking approach can make him a feasible option to act in support of Kohli in the lackluster Indian batting group.

#1 Hanuma Vihari

This has been the season that has seen the coming of age for Andhra's middle-order batsman, Hanuma Vihari. He has been in the reckoning for close to a decade now but his recent performances for Andhra Pradesh and India A sees him as one of the best active cricketers at the domestic level. Vihari comes in with a tight technique and a perfect mindset to play longer versions of the game. The right-handed batsman has led the rescue on many occasions playing for India A in the Tri -series as well against the South Africa A.

Denied of an IPL contract this summer made Vihari even more strong towards his obvious goal of securing a berth in India's Test squad. He has done every possible bit that could well lead his path to a spot in Indian team. In the end it all boils down to the patience that he can show and wait for the right opportunity to announce his arrival in Test cricket. With so much to say about the young lad, if selectors pay heed to his performances, he could well see the breakthrough that he was looking for to break into the Indian Test team.