Uncapped Arshdeep ‘told to be ready’ as India eye series equaliser at The Oval
Speaking ahead of the crucial match, Gill said, “We will take a decision tomorrow. Wicket looks very green. So let’s see.”
Speaking ahead of the crucial match, Gill said, “We will take a decision tomorrow. Wicket looks very green. So let’s see.”
Rising to the occasion, Gill embraced the dual role with composure, marking his Test captaincy debut with a century at Headingley, even though it came in a losing cause.
Archer, who last featured in a Test against India in Ahmedabad in February 2021, has been out of the red-ball side since due to a series of elbow and back injuries.
India had set England a 368-run target in the fourth Test after an impressive second innings-outing with the bat
Batsman Sam Billings, who was included in the fourth Test squad, has returned to play county cricket for Kent
India and England will now face off at Old Trafford in Manchester in the final Test, which begins on September 10
The Indian team is banking on left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja's performance on the final day to steer the team to victory
India, earlier, had made the most of batting conditions as they clobbered England bowlers on their way to posting 466 in their second innings
The hosts have now equalled the total of dropped catches in 2019 Ashes on the same ground
Kohli's masterly 50 off 96 deliveries contained eight fours