Overview

• With England leading the series 2–1, India must win the fourth Test at Old Trafford starting July 23 to keep the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy contest alive.
• Arshdeep Singh has been ruled out after sustaining a hand injury that required stitches; Akash Deep is doubtful with a groin strain.
• Selectors have drafted Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj into the touring party as injury cover.
• Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the playing XI under India’s workload management plan.
• Debate over a three-spinner attack including wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav reflects efforts to exploit Old Trafford’s spin-friendly surface.