Five-test squad announcement between India and England: Even though the fifth Test between India and England is meaningless in terms of the series, R Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow will be playing in their 100th Test, and there are still World Test Championship points up for grabs. Furthermore, players on both teams have something to prove.
Even though they typically scored in the mid-40s in first class, players like Rajat Patidar have struggled in the three Test matches thus far and will be looking to close the series strongly. Regarding England, Bairstow appeared impressive at times, but was unable to convert his starts. After a brief period of searching, he ultimately played a no-shot to escape.
Patidar enigma
In Ranchi, the middle-order hitter has once again performed poorly. The wicket was, though, pulling a few more pranks than it had in the earlier games. Due to the pitch’s constant bounce, Patidar’s foot moment was scrutinised during the Test. Having said that, Devdutt Padikkal, the team’s other option, is unlikely to replace him in the series’ final game.
Now that Bumrah is back, who will miss it?
Bumrah will return to the playing XI for the fifth Test after receiving a rest in the previous match. Today in Ranchi, Akash Deep has bowled a fiery spell. Akash took full advantage of the moisture on a wicket that didn’t have much assistance and unsettled the English hitters with his nuanced seam positions. As a result, he may be the bowler who replaces Mohammed Siraj in a different match.
R Ashwin will rank among the game’s greatest players. Nevertheless, the off-spinner’s series had been average by his standards prior to him destroying the English batting order in Ranchi’s second innings. In an attempt to regain his rhythm, the 37-year-old was revving the ball and figuring out the best pace for the surface. He will be hoping to repeat this performance in the final Test.
