KL Rahul In, Jasprit Bumrah Out; India’s Probable Playing XI For 4th Test Vs ENG 

Muskaan Bhatt

image-lssov3irRohit with Jadeja (AP)

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India's juggernaut continued in the third Test against England, where they secured a resounding 434-run victory, seizing a 2-1 lead in the series. As the two teams gear up for the fourth Test in Ranchi, India faces a few selection conundrums, albeit from a position of strength.

Leading the team will be Rohit Sharma, who has showcased exemplary leadership skills throughout the series. Joining him at the top of the order will be the dynamic duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, followed by the returning KL Rahul, who is set to bolster the middle-order after rehabilitati from injury.


Sarfaraz Khan, the debutant who impressed with back-to-back gritty half centuries in the previous match, is expected to retain his spot, providing solidity to the batting lineup. Behind the stumps, Dhruv Jurel will take the wicketkeeping responsibilities, ensuring efficiency in the field. 

The experienced Ravichandran Ashwin and the all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will play pivotal roles with both bat and ball, offering depth to the team's composition. In Rajkot, Ravindra Jadeja starred with a century and 7 wickets, propelling India to a 434-run victory. Scoring 112 in the first innings, his crucial stands with Rohit Sharma and Sarfaraz Khan rescued India. Jadeja's pivotal dismissals of Ben Stokes and Tom Hartley in England's first innings set the tone. His second-innings 5-wicket haul saw England bundled out for 122, falling short of the daunting 599-run target. The fourth test will also see Kuldeep's spin magic against the English Men.

In the pace bowling department, the absence of Jasprit Bumrah opens up an opportunity for Mukesh Kumar to make his mark. With Bumrah being rested, Kumar will have a chance to showcase his skills and contribute to India's bowling prowess alongside Mohd. Siraj.

However, it's worth noting that if Rajat Patidar will be left out it will be to accommodate KL Rahul's return to the playing XI. Despite this change, India's lineup remains formidable, brimming with talent and depth in all departments.

India’s Probable Playing XI vs England for 4th Test:

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar and Mohd. Siraj