An unknown player entered the field during the India-England Test, his name was not even in the squad
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A great competition is being seen in the Leeds Test being played between India and England. Team India scored 471 runs in the first innings of this match, in response to which the England team managed to score 465 runs. But a shocking incident was seen during India’s second innings in this match. A player was seen on the field, who was not included in the squad of any team. Everyone was surprised to see him on the field.
Entry of an unknown player on the field
Actually, during the second innings of Team India, young player Yash Vagadia of Yorkshire County Cricket Club fielded on the field in place of England captain Ben Stokes, who had left the field for some time due to some reason. The surprising thing is that Vagadia is not a part of the squad of England’s Test team. Yash Vagadia, a 21-year-old all-rounder who plays domestic cricket for Yorkshire, was added to the England team as the 12th player for this Test match. He is playing the role of substitute fielder in this Test along with Noah Kelly and Jawad Akhtar.
According to the official website of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, these young players have been given the opportunity to join the England dressing room and bring drinks during the match, help in warm-up, and field on the field when needed. Vagadia took full advantage of this opportunity and fielded on the field in the absence of Ben Stokes. However, Ben Stokes returned to the field after some time.
Who is Yash Vagadia?
Yash Vagadia’s cricket career is still in its early stages. Born in Newcastle, Vagadia has played for Yorkshire’s Under-14 and Under-18 teams. In August 2024, he made his debut for Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup. He has played 2 List A matches so far. Let us tell you, in 2023 his contract was extended for one year, and in 2024 he got a new two-year contract.
