The fourth test between India and England is set to commence on February 23, 2024, in Ranchi. India has taken a 2-0 lead in the series, and in the upcoming clash, the side will try their best to clinch a series win. KL Rahul, who was not a part of India’s squad for the last two matches, will not be available for the upcoming clash as he was not found fit for the imminent clash starting on Friday.
Ravindra Jadeja was also not available for the side in the second test, but he returned in the third test and also became the player of the match for his outstanding century and the five-wicket haul in the second innings.
Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Sarfaraz Khan aims to maintain consistency
Sarfaraz Khan, who made his debut in international cricket during the last game, is expected to play crucial knocks for the side in the upcoming clash. He made two crucial half-centuries for the side in the previous game and is ready to maintain his form in the forthcoming encounter too.
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In the absence of KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan will have a big responsibility to provide the side with a trustworthy middle order, and the side will also expect him to play a big innings. Virat Kohli has already withdrawn from the whole series against England and won’t be available for the upcoming two matches of the series.
IND vs ENG Live: No Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming clash in Ranchi
Jasprit Bumrah is not a part of the Indian squad for the upcoming clash as, due to the heavy workload, the pacer has been granted a well-deserved rest for the forthcoming encounter against England in Ranchi. having bowled more than 80 overs and clinched 17 wickets in the past three matches, the team management has decided to keep Bumrah away from the upcoming test.
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The side will aim to win the upcoming contest to register a series win, but if their plan fails, then Bumrah will be available for the side in the last contest to help the side with its impressive form and performance. The performance of the side was not affected even in the absence of their main players like Kohli and Rahul, and hence, the performance of the side shall not be affected in the absence of Bumrah.
However, Mohammad Siraj will play a key role in the fast-bowling department of the side in the initial few overs.
