Will Jasprit Bumrah play in the 4th Test against England in Manchester? The series is on the line as the match approaches on July 23.
Before the series, it was announced that Bumrah will play only three of the five Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy matches. He has already played two in Leeds and Lord’s. Now, there is a question of whether he will play in the 4th or 5th Test.
Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane suggested Arshdeep Singh as a replacement if Bumrah doesn’t play.
Yes, I think if Bumrah is out, Arshdeep is the right choice. In England, you need a left-arm seamer who can swing the ball both ways. Also, with a different angle, he can create that rough for the spinners. So, Arshdeep should play the next one if Bumrah is out,” Rahane said on his YouTube channel.
Depending on the wicket, I think Kuldeep should play. If the wicket is like the last three Tests, Kuldeep is needed because you need guys who can get you those wickets. Our batting is doing well. It’s okay if you score a few runs less, but you need people who can get you wickets. You don’t want to depend on your fast bowlers every time.
Arshdeep has played 63 T20Is and taken 99 wickets. He is a 26-year-old left-arm pacer who is yet to play in Tests. His debut may be delayed, as he was hit by a ball during training and taken to the doctor.
He was hit by a ball while bowling, trying to stop it, and it caused a cut. We need to see how bad the cut is. The medical team has taken him to see a doctor to see if he needs stitches. This will play a huge factor in planning for the next few days,” he said.
India needs to win the last two Tests to remain in the series.