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.
Over the past two Ranji Trophy seasons, Nair's form has not just revived his career but has been pivotal in Vidarbha's rise
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.
While he did make his India debut against England in February earlier this year, a permanent spot in the squad has remained elusive.
Former England pacer Steve Harmison believes India should strongly consider including Kuldeep Yadav in their playing XI for the fourth Test, but acknowledged that fitting the wrist-spinner into an already well-balanced side poses a selection dilemma. With the Old Trafford surface expected to assist spin as the match progresses, Harmison said India might have to make a bold call on whether to play three spinners or not against England in the fourth Test beginning here on Wednesday. However, if the tourists decide to go with two spinners and include Kuldeep, it will have to be at the cost of either Washington Sundar or Ravindra Jadeja, who have both done well in the series. "The wicket in the fourth Test is not going to offer bounce to Kuldeep, but it will spin as the Test match progresses. And with the last three Tests all going deep into the fifth day, India have to seriously consider playing a second or even a third spinner," said JioHotstar expert Harmison. "At the moment, their
Does a player adjust to the team or a team adjusts to the player was the topic of discussion between Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim when their respective sides gathered at Red Devils' training headquarters at the Carrington. The situation Gambhir and Amorim find themselves in is quite similar. In the last 10 games that United have played under Amorim's stewardship, they had lost six games, while under Gambhir, India have lost eight out of their last 11 Tests. While the meeting didn't happen at the Old Trafford but the main protagonists of 'Theatre of Dreams' were all present to welcome the Indian squad at a sponsor's event with jerseys being exchanged. "It was a nice interaction about what his (Amorim's) ideology is towards team sport and what my ideology is towards team sport. The basic foundation of team sport is very similar, where I feel, it is the player that adapts to what the team needs rather than team that adapts to a certain ...
This special gathering saw players from both teams engage in a lively exchange of jerseys, skills, and camaraderie, delighting fans from both cricket and football around the world.
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.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday that Reddy, who featured in the second and third Tests, sustained a left knee injury during a gym session
While the 8-day break would have helped the Indian team recuperate from the heartbreaking loss at Lord's, the news coming out of the Indian camp is not encouraging