IND vs ENG: India’s Probable XI for Fourth Test at Old Trafford

Fast Summary

• The 4th Test of the India vs England series begins on July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
• India,led by Shubman Gill,is trailing 2-1 in the five-match series and must win to remain in contention.
• England: Confirmed their XI with one change – Liam Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir. Dawson returns to red-ball cricket after 8 years.
• India’s injury issues:

– Akash Deep (groin niggle) and Nitish Kumar Reddy are unavailable for selection.
– Arshdeep Singh is also sidelined due to a cut requiring stitches.

• India’s predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur (pace-bowling all-rounder), Anshul Kamboj (pacer), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
• For the vacant pacer slot: Gill hinted at a choice between anshul Kamboj or Prasidh Krishna.
• A left-field option could involve playing Kuldeep Yadav as an additional spinner but appears unlikely.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The fourth Test at Old Trafford holds immense significance for Team India as they fight to stay alive in the series. The injury setbacks-impacting both bowlers and all-rounders-pose considerable challenges for selecting a balanced XI. India’s likely reliance on a combination of experienced players like Bumrah and Jadeja alongside rising talents such as Kamboj highlights their need to innovate amidst constraints.Strategically, the focus on two spinners rather than three seems pragmatic given overseas conditions; though, spin-friendly characteristics of Old Trafford may pose temptations or else. england’s stabilized lineup fortified by liam Dawson adds further pressure on India’s bowling attack.

If accomplished in adapting quickly under tough circumstances-including player composition decisions-the match could serve as an example of resilience amid adversity while keeping hopes alive for a remarkable comeback in this closely watched series finale-driven context.