Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced an 18-member Indian squad for the first two Tests against England, beginning on February 5 in Chennai.

Virat Kohli, who had flown back after the first Test against Australia to attend his first child's birth, returned to lead India against England with Ajinkya Rahane, who captained the team to victory in Australia, donning the vice-captain's hat once again.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was named in the 18-member squad along with Ishant Sharma. Both players were not a part of the squad in Australia due to their respective injuries.

Some of the prominent names to have missed out had left Australia with injuries.

Ravindra Jadeja (dislocated thumb), Hanu...