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Will Jasprit Bumrah’s absence be a concern for Team India? Rohit Sharma and Co. are aiming for a series-clinching victory over the dejected England team in the fourth Test on Friday. Exposing Bazball’s shortcomings in the previous match, Team India, inspired by Ravindra Jadeja, crushed Ben Stokes and Co. in Rajkot to take a 2-1 lead over the visitors. The Indian team, starring Yashasvi Jaiswal, handed England its biggest Test defeat since 1934 in Rajkot.
India released vice-captain Bumrah as he reviewed his squad for the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Already without former captain Virat Kohli, India will miss the services of Bumrah and KL Rahul in the potential series decider against England’s Bazeballers at the CEJA International Stadium Complex. Released from the team for the third Test, Mukesh has rejoined the squad for the Ranchi match. Hosts India arrived at MS Dhoni’s den with speedsters Mukesh and Akash Deep.
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Who will replace Bumrah?
With fast bowler Mohammed Siraj set to lead the hosts’ pace attack, uncapped Akash Deep can replace Bumrah in the Indian lineup for the Ranchi clash. Unlimited pace Akash is the favorite to team up with Siraj in the fourth test. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star was seen sweating in the nets ahead of the penultimate match of the five-game series on Thursday. The RCB pacer also played at full speed with his Bengal teammate Mukesh yesterday. The hosts have debuted Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan in the ongoing England Test series.
Deep Akash vs. Mukesh
“Anyone who comes into the Indian team has to be a special cricketer,” said batting coach Vikram Rathour when asked about Akash Deep. The Indian pacer made it to the Test team after taking 12 wickets in the three games against the England Lions. Veterans Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin can spearhead the spin department with Kuldeep Yadav. In-form Yashasvi Jaiswal and opening batsman Shubman Gill will be hoping to extend their free-scoring streak against England in the Ranchi match. Middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper Jurel will retain their places in the starting XI in Ranchi.
Probably India’s XI against England for the fourth Test in Ranchi:
Higher order: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill,
Middle order: Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (week),
All terrain: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin,
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar/Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.