While reports suggested that middle-order batter Dan Lawrence might see some action, the team opted to stick with the experienced Jonny Bairstow, who has had a subpar series with the bat.
On Thursday, England unveiled its playing XI for the fourth test against India at Ranchi, implementing two changes following a substantial defeat in Rajkot. Pacer Ollie Robinson and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir have been included in the squad, replacing Mark Wood and leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed. Bashir, who marked his Test debut in Vishakapatnam, demonstrated his prowess by claiming four wickets in that game, dismissing the likes of captain Rohit Sharma and centurion Shubman Gill. Despite this, he was overlooked for the third Test.
While reports suggested that middle-order batter Dan Lawrence might see some action, the team opted to stick with the experienced Jonny Bairstow, who has had a subpar series with the bat. The 98-test veteran retained his place. The team also decided to persist with the 41-year-old pacer James Anderson, despite calls from certain quarters to give him a game’s rest.
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Facing the challenge of bouncing back from the demoralizing loss in the previous Test, England aims to level the series heading into the final game at Dharamsala.
With both teams well balanced, this 4th Test match in Ranchi has all the makings to go to the 5th day as history suggests.
England will be happy seeing the past record in Rachi as it has helped batting and spinners haven’t had that much of success compared to other grounds in India.
Playing XI announced for 4th Test: Zack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir.
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