The BCCI has unveiled a powerful 18-member Team India squad for the final three Tests of the gripping five-match series against England — but what’s lighting up social media isn’t just the cricketing names, but the quirky fact that 6 of these 18 players are already married, sparking a hilarious wave of memes and banter among fans who are calling it the “most settled squad ever!”
The squad announcement confirms that India will stick with a largely unchanged core as they look to clinch the series on English soil, with the management opting for experience blended with youthful energy. Rohit Sharma continues as captain, with a batting lineup featuring heavyweights like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, while the bowling attack sees the return of senior stars.
But off the field, cricket lovers quickly pointed out the unique stat: six players — including big names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Mohammed Shami — are already married, leading to fans joking that the secret to consistency might just be having a settled personal life!
Here’s the confirmed 18-member India squad for the final three England Tests:
✅ Rohit Sharma (Captain)
✅ Shubman Gill
✅ Yashasvi Jaiswal
✅ Virat Kohli
✅ Shreyas Iyer
✅ Sarfaraz Khan
✅ KS Bharat (WK)
✅ Ishan Kishan (WK)
✅ Ravindra Jadeja
✅ Axar Patel
✅ Ravichandran Ashwin
✅ Jasprit Bumrah
✅ Mohammed Siraj
✅ Mukesh Kumar
✅ Shardul Thakur
✅ Prasidh Krishna
✅ Kuldeep Yadav
✅ Washington Sundar
Fans quickly jumped into action with hashtags like #MarriedSquad, #SettledXI, and #IndiaVsEngland trending as social media flooded with memes featuring players with their families, and jokes about how married life might make cricketers calmer under pressure.
Meanwhile, cricket pundits praised the squad for maintaining continuity, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar saying, “This is a balanced side with the perfect mix of experience and fresh talent. If they play to potential, India can seal the series.”
The return of Washington Sundar as a backup all-rounder was another highlight of the selection, giving India more depth if pitches start turning in the latter Tests. The selectors resisted calls to bring in additional openers or pacers, signaling confidence in the existing group.
Can India’s “settled” squad break the Edgbaston jinx and script a famous overseas series win?