England vs India Playing 11, 4th Test: 3 changes in India's XI! Sai, Kamboj, Shardul playing today
India made three changes for this Test: Sai Sudharsan replaced Karun Nair, while Shardul Thakur and debutant Anshul Kamboj came in for the injured Akash Deep and Nitish Reddy.
England vs India Playing 11 live updates for Manchester Test today
In the fourth Test match of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss for the fourth consecutive time in the ongoing five-match Test series and chose to bowl first under overcast skies at Old Trafford, Manchester. With favourable conditions for seam bowling and a typical firm Manchester pitch with a tinge of grass, Stokes believes his side has made the right call. However, history offers a word of caution—no team has ever won a Test match at Old Trafford after choosing to bowl first.
India ring in three changes, Kamboj debuts
India, led by Shubman Gill, were on the fence about the toss outcome. “Good toss to lose,” said Gill, expressing confidence in his team's recent performances despite narrowly missing out in critical phases. India made three changes for this Test: Sai Sudharsan replaced Karun Nair, while Shardul Thakur and debutant Anshul Kamboj came in for the injured Akash Deep and Nitish Reddy.
Kamboj’s debut carries a historical footnote—he becomes the first Indian to debut at Old Trafford since Anil Kumble in 1990. Intriguingly, both Kamboj and Kumble share the rare feat of claiming all 10 wickets in a first-class innings.
Playing XIs Confirmed
India XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
Pitch and history not on India's side
Michael Atherton, providing the pitch report, noted that all four county championship games played on this surface earlier in the season ended in draws. The pitch is firm with a decent grass covering, and given the cloudy conditions, it’s understandable why teams would prefer to bowl first. Yet, the toss trend has historically been unkind—teams bowling first at Old Trafford have never secured a win.
India, too, faces the weight of history, having never won a Test in Manchester in nine previous attempts. Meanwhile, England has been dominant at this venue in the 21st century, winning 14 of their 20 Tests here, with just two losses.
Dawson returns as England announce Playing XI
Meanwhile, England have taken a more straightforward route, announcing their playing XI in advance. Their only change from the Lord's Test is the inclusion of Liam Dawson, who replaces the injured Shoaib Bashir. The 35-year-old Dawson, making his first Test appearance since 2017, brings left-arm spin to the attack and strengthens the batting unit with his impressive record of 18 first-class centuries.
Squads:
England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell.
India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: England's XI
England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: India's XI
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Three changes in India's XI
India captain Shubman Gill informs at the toss that there are three changes in India's XI.
- Sai Sudharsan comes in for Karun Nair.
- Shardul Thakur replaces Nitish Kumar Reddy.
- Anshul Kamboj in for Akash Deep.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: India batting first after losing the toss
England captain Ben Stokes spins the coin and once again wins the toss and asks India to bat first.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Manchester Pitch report
In his pitch assessment, Deep Dasgupta described the surface as dry and slightly uneven, pointing out visible ridges and patchy grass along with early signs of cracking. His observations suggest a challenging track for batters. However, Jonathan Trott offered a more tempered view, noting that cracks at Old Trafford typically don’t worsen significantly as the game progresses.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Kamboj becomes 318th Test player for India
Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj receives his Test cap from former India cricketer Deep Das Gupta ahead of Toss. So, the Akash Deep's replacement has been confirmed.
Who will get in India's XI for Reddy? Let's wait for the toss.
Who will get in India's XI for Reddy? Let's wait for the toss.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: 15 mins to go for toss
The playing 11 of India will be revealed in 15 mins time, stay tuned for the latest updates.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Kamboj marking his run-up
As we await the toss, the news from Manchester is that Anshul Kamboj is marking out his run-up.
There are no covers on the pitch. Expect the toss at 3 PM IST, despite the clouds.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Prasidh-Kamboj both marking run up
Prasidh Krishna and Anshul Kamboj both are marking their run up, as the question around who will play looms.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Forced change for England
England announced their playing XI ahead of the fourth Test, with just one change from the Lord’s fixture. The injured Shoaib Bashir misses out, paving the way for Liam Dawson’s return to the Test side after an eight-year absence. Despite the continuity in selection, the team is far from settled. A few batters remain under the spotlight, particularly Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope, both of whom have struggled to find rhythm throughout the series. However, with conditions expected to be more favourable for batting, this could be the opportunity they need to turn things around.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: India's probale playing 11 for the match
India playing 11 (probables): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel/Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Anshul Kamboj/Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Who will make it to India's playing 11
Despite trailing 1-2 in the series, India have arguably outperformed the hosts across several key metrics. Yet again, it’s a case of the results not fully reflecting their overall play — a recurring theme in recent years. The road ahead won’t be easy, especially with a growing injury list hampering their balance.
Fast bowlers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, along with all-rounder Nitish Reddy, have all been ruled out of the crucial fourth Test. In response, India have brought in uncapped seamer Anshul Kamboj as a cover option. At least two changes are inevitable from the side that played the last Test — a replacement for Akash Deep among the seamers and a yet-to-be-decided alternative for Reddy. A key tactical question remains: will India retain both spin-bowling allrounders in conditions that may not favour them?
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Toss timings
The much anticipated toss for the 4th Test between India and England in Manchester will take place at 3 PM IST, i.e., 45 minutes from now.
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4th Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Manjrekar drops Kuldeep
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has revealed his preferred playing XI for the fourth Test against England, opting to leave out Karun Nair. Nair, who has managed just 131 runs at an average of 21.83 in the series so far, failed to make a strong impact in the third Test. In his place, Manjrekar has backed young left-hander Sai Sudharsan to return to the No. 3 spot. Sudharsan had made his debut earlier in the series at Headingley, scoring 0 and 30 in his first outing.
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First Published: Jul 23 2025 | 9:53 AM IST
