Jasprit Bumrah, the premier fast bowler, is supposed to sit out of the fourth trial of the ongoing 5-match series between India and England. This decision follows India’s orderly victory over England by 434 runs in the 3rd Test in Rajkot, pushing them to a 2-1 lead in the series. Ace fast bowler is likely to be rested for the Ranchi Test, starting February 23. KL Rahul, who missed the 2nd and 3rd Tests, is set to return to action.
Indian Team News for the Ranchi Test: Bumrah Rested, Rahul Returns
The Indian team from Rajkot to Ranchi, Jasprit Bumrah, won’t travel with his team. A top source in the BCCI said that Rohit Sharma and his men will travel to Ranchi on Tuesday.
On the other side, KL Rahul is good to go to get back to performing in the fourth Test on February 23 at the Jharkhand Cricket Stadium. Rahul had missed the second and third tests because of a quadriceps strain. The star hitter, who sparkled in the first Test in Hyderabad, was named in the crew for the last three Tests. But he was ruled out of the Rajkot Test in the last minute after he failed to recover completely from the injury. In an explanation, the Indian Cricket Board said that KL Rahul was 90% fit and that the team executives felt the star batter needed more time to completely resolve the quadriceps issue.
Indian Team Captain Rohit Sharma: Positive News on Rahul’s Recovery, Bumrah’s Performance
The Indian Team Captain Rohit Sharma, speaking to the press in Rajkot after India’s 434-run win, likewise gave a positive update on Rahul’s recovery from injury. In a statement, the Indian Cricket Board said that KL Rahul was 90% fit. And that the team management felt the star hitter needed some more time to totally recuperate from the quadriceps issue.
Bumrah has been the main wicket-taker in the ongoing Test series between India and England, taking 17 wickets in three matches. As a matter of fact, Bumrah had a great day out with the bat in Rajkot. Scoring 26 runs off 28 balls on Day 2 to help India score 445 runs in the first inning.
Opportunity for Mukesh Kumar and Maiden Test Call-up for Akash Deep
The absence of Bumrah will present an opportunity for Mukesh Kumar, who was permitted to play in the Ranji Trophy during the 3rd Test. Furthermore, India handed Bengal pacer Akash a maiden Test call-up. The team board should think about playing four spinners if the conditions favor spin bowling in Ranchi. In spite of Bumrah’s plausible absence. The right-arm pacer claimed a wicket each in the two innings at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. Following up on his 9-wicket haul in Vizag and a 6-wicket haul in Hyderabad,.
Conclusion
India’s premier fast bowler is expected to be rested for the fourth Test against England following India’s victory in the third Test in Rajkot. Which impelled them to a 2-1 series lead. KL Rahul missed the second and third Tests. Due to a quadriceps strain, is set to return for the upcoming match in Ranchi. Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in the series so far with 17 scalps. And will be replaced by Mukesh Kumar, who impressed during the Ranji Trophy. Despite Bumrah’s potential absence. Mukesh Kumar has shown guarantee, having taken wickets consistently in the previous matches.
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