India vs England 4th Test News

England strengthened their grip on the match, reaching 544 for 7 by stumps. Joe Root smashed a brilliant 150. Morkel also addressed the noticeable drop in pace, particularly from Bumrah, who bowled only one delivery above 140 kmph throughout the Test.

Former Australian Captain Ricky Ponting slams Shubman Gill for his tactical captaincy on the field, which helped England dominate on Day 2. 

England ended the day at 225 for two, trailing India by 133 runs. Thakur, who bowled five overs for 35 runs, addressed the limited use of his bowling during England’s innings. Walking in after Shardul Thakur’s dismissal, Pant received a warm ovation from the Manchester crowd.

Rishabh Pant retired hurt in the 4th test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, after hurting himself on his right foot. 

The spotlight at Old Trafford will undoubtedly fall on Joe Root, who boasts a magnificent record at this historic ground. India just like Edgbaston till this year, haven't won a single Test since 1936. Equally menacing is England's captain, Ben Stokes.

India face twin injury setbacks ahead of the fourth Test against England, with Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of the series and Arshdeep Singh missing the match. Shardul Thakur is likely to return, while Anshul Kamboj has been added to the squad.  

While Rahul is often praised for his composure, technique, and wide shot range, it’s notable that Test cricket hasn’t been his strongest suit statistically. India faces the challenge of turning the tide. During this England tour, Rahul has already faced 670 deliveries.

India is reportedly assessing the role of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and how best to balance their bowling attack. After India’s emphatic win in the second Test at Edgbaston, skipper Shubman Gill had acknowledged the temptation to bring Kuldeep Yadav into the playing XI. Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out for the remainder of the series due to injury. In response, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced Liam Dawson as his replacement in the squad

Adding to India’s injury worries, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant also sustained a blow to the index finger of his left hand while attempting to collect a Jasprit Bumrah delivery down the leg side during England’s first innings. Akash Deep had left the field on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s during the 28th over of England’s innings, showing discomfort and holding his waist as he walked off with the team physio. The 26-year-old Arshdeep sustained the injury during a nets session on Thursday while trying to stop a ball struck by Sai Sudharsan.

To complicate matters further for India, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is also under observation after injuring his index finger while attempting to collect a Jasprit Bumrah delivery on Day 1 of the third Test. Although Arshdeep is yet to make his Test debut, he was being considered for selection. Forth Test at Manchester will be played from July 23.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is on the brink of surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s Test wicket tally. With just one more wicket needed, the young Indian all-rounder could set a new record during the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. 

The match ended in heartbreak, with images of a dejected Mohammed Siraj being helped up by England’s Joe Root and Zak Crawley capturing the mood. Despite the heartbreaking result, there was no doubt within the Indian camp about Jadeja’s approach. The Team management praised Ravindra Jadeja.

Jasprit Bumrah has firmly established himself as the greatest Indian pacer of this era, showcasing unmatched skill and consistency across the globe. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series has been a captivating battle, with England currently holding a 2-1 lead after a thrilling 22-run victory in the third Test at Lord's. Ryan ten Doeschate, while discussing Bumrah's availability, seemed to accidentally confirm the inevitable.

In four matches, Gill has made 342 runs in eight innings at an average of 48.85, with a century and two half-centuries. His best score was a knock of 104 in the second Test at Vizag.

With India scripting a five-wicket win over England in the fourth Test, skipper Rohit Sharma lauded youngsters for showing composure throughout the series in the absence of key players including Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Shami and said their performances will help them have a fine Test career.

Dhruv Jurel won the player of the match award in India vs England 4th Test.

India ended the day at 40/0, with skipper Rohit Sharma (24*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16*) unbeaten.

IND vs ENG 4th Test: India ended the day two at 219/7, with Dhruv Jurel (30*) and Kuldeep Yadav (17*).

Stark contrast emerges for Day 5, with a 67% chance of rain and a 19% probability of thunderstorms, potentially disrupting the game's rhythm.

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