India’s assistant coach has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available for the 4th Test, following Arshdeep Singh's minor injury during practice sessions.
Bumrah’s inclusion was hinted at by Ryan ten Doeschate for the do-or-die Test in Manchester, as the pacer is expected to start alongside Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep in India’s bid to level the series.
Arshdeep Singh, who was reportedly set to make his debut in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, suffered an injury during practice. He sustained a cut on his bowling arm while trying to stop a powerful shot from Sai Sudharsan during a net session. He received immediate treatment, but his participation remains uncertain, marking yet another setback for India.
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Arshdeep Injury Puts Debut in Doubt, Says Ten Doeschate
Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate shared details about Arshdeep's injury, calling it “a bit serious”:
“Arshdeep took a ball while he was bowling there. Sai hit a ball, and he tried to stop it, but it was just a cut. So we have to see how bad the cut is. The medical team has taken him off to see a doctor, and whether he needs stitches or not is going to be important for our planning over the next few days.”
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Bumrah Likely to Return for Must-Win Manchester Test, Hints Ten Doeschate
Meanwhile, Ten Doeschate hinted at Bumrah’s likely inclusion in the crucial Manchester Test:
“We’ll make that call in Manchester. We know we’ve got him for one of the last two Tests. I think it’s pretty obvious the series is on the line now in Manchester, so there will be a leaning towards playing him,” he said.
India, who trail the series 2-1, have never won a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. With momentum currently favoring England, India will need to deliver their best to avoid crumbling under pressure. Bumrah’s presence is expected to boost the morale of a young team that suffered a narrow defeat at Lord’s.
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Changes are also likely in the batting line-up, particularly at number 3, where Karun Nair who has struggled throughout the series could be replaced. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, who missed keeping duties due to injury, is reportedly fit, is reportedly fit and will return as wicketkeeper for the fourth Test starting July 23.
Stay tuned for more updates on India’s tour of England 2025.
