ENG vs IND: Here's Why Indian-Origin Yorkshire Cricketer Yash Vagadia Was Allowed To Field On Day 3 Despite Not Being In England's Original Squad

Day three of the first Test between India and England saw a Yorkshire club player named Yash Vagadia take the field despite not being in their squad. The 21-year-old, who plays for Yorkshire 2nd XI side, was seen on the field temporarily for captain Ben Stokes. It has inevitably raised curiosity among the netizens about how Vagadia can take the field despite not being in the squad.

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The incident came to light early in India's innings when the tourists were 22/1 in the seventh over and Vagadia was spotted fielding. Nevertheless, Stokes was back on the field shortly after going to the dressing room. Vagadia, along with Jawad Akhtar and Noah Kelly, were named for the 12th man duties for the Leeds Test between India and England earlier.

Great to see Yorkshire’s own Jawad Akhtar, Noah Kelly & Yash Vagadia sharing 12th man duties for the #ENGvIND Test here at Headingley 🌞 pic.twitter.com/ALlFpr4JHH

— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) June 20, 2025

An Indian-origin cricketer, Vagadia plays club cricket for Yorkshire. The medium pace-bowling all-rounder made his first domestic one-day appearance against Warwickshire last year and has played a couple of List A games.

Ben Stokes strikes late as Leeds Test poised for an exciting finish

Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes struck late on day three against India to give their side a crucial opening, dismissing B Sai Sudharsan for 30., breaking the 66-run stand with KL Rahul. Nevertheless, India still hold a sizeable 96-run lead.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah took a fifer to restrict England to 465, helping the tourists eke out a six-run lead. Ollie Pope top-scored for the visitors with 106.