Stokes wasn't disappointed by spinner Liam Dawson as he went on to get the big fish Yashasvi Jasiwal's wicket as the opener was caught behind in the slips at 58.
With clouds hovering over Old Trafford cricket ground, it was expected that the Indian batters will have a difficult beginning to the proceedings. However, the IND openers stood firm in the middle.
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.
Bowling first may tempt captains under overcast skies, but no team has ever won a Test at Old Trafford after opting to bowl-making it a risky toss decision.
Anshul Kamboj's defining moment came during the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, where he produced a historic 10-wicket innings (10/49) against Kerala
England announced their playing 11 for the Manchester Test, a day before the match, bringing only one change. Liam Dawson replaces injured Shoaib Bashir in England's XI for 4th Test vs India
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According to Manchester's weather report for Wednesday, it will be a cloudy start to the day, as, from 9 am to 1 pm, the weather is expected to be clear of rain despite heavy clouds in the sky
Gill acknowledged that the regular injuries to pacers have made planning combinations a challenging task throughout the series
England captain Ben Stokes, in his presser before Shubman Gill, also mentioned the incident, saying his team would reciprocate any aggression from the Indian side in the intense Test series
Gill remains confident in the squad's depth. "We have enough good players in the team to get 20 wickets. That's been the most challenging part of the series."
In Manchester, of the 84 matches played at this venue, teams winning the toss have won 29 times, while teams losing the toss have emerged victorious on 19 occasions.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes that the uncapped Anshul Kamboj belongs to the rare breed of fast bowlers like Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah who are not only skillful but have an understanding of plans that goes beyond just trying to "express themselves and enjoy the game". Kamboj was drafted into the Indian squad for the fourth Test against England in Machester after injuries to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the pace duo of Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh last week. "The appreciable thing about Anshul is that he understands the plan. I have seen so many fast bowlers if you ask them about the plan, they just say they want to express themselves and enjoy the game," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat'. "But Anshul understands plans and also knows how to execute in the middle.It's not a trait many fast bowlers possess. Zaheer Khan was one of them. He was amazing. "In recent times, Jassi (Bumrah) is one player who understands the plans and executes them to
As fans await a stiff competition between bat and ball in Manchester, Business Standard breaks down India's potential line-up and the tactical puzzles ahead of this pivotal clash at Old Trafford.
Recalled not out of sentiment but for his red-hot county form, Dawson's inclusion adds a layer of intrigue to England's quest to seal the series.
As India gears up for the Manchester Test, injuries to key players could force a rejigged XI. Business Standard looks at the latest injury updates and India's likely combination.
Pacer Anshul Kamboj has been added to the India squad in England as cover for Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, who are racing against time to be ready for the fourth Test beginning here at the Old Trafford on July 23. Akash Deep, who is dealing with a groin niggle, played in the second and third Test against England at Birmingham and Lord's respectively, while left-arm pacer Arshdeep is yet to feature in a match in the on-going series. There is no clarity as yet on Akash Deep's availability, while Arshdeep is unlikely to be available for selection for the Manchester Test, and therefore the selectors decided to call Kamboj, PTI has learned. Arshdeep copped a blow on his left hand while trying to stop a shot from Sai Sudharsan on his follow through during the net session at Beckenham on Thursday, which necessitated the bandaging of his bowling arm. "We'll take a call on the combination we play, particularly given the Arshdeep situation as well, we'll make that call closer to Manchester
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