RCB Pacer To Make Test Debut vs ENG In 4th Test: Reports

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India and England are all set to lock horns for the fourth test match of England’s tour of India at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in Ranchi from 23-27 February. 

The Indian Cricket team management has introduced three debutants in the first three test matches and is expected to give a maiden call-up to yet another player in the upcoming match.

As per the reports, the young pacer from RCB,  Akash Deep is expected to receive his maiden Test cap ahead of the fourth test match against England. 

The team has recently released Jasprit Bumrah from the squad for the upcoming game and Akash Deep is expected to replace him in the Playing XI.

The squad has an experienced backup in Mukesh Kumar alongside Mohammed Siraj, however, Akash’s recent performances for India A have left the team selectors impressed, which might push up his red ball cricket debut.

During the second test match, Mukesh ended the spell with a poor economy with a single wicket while his co-pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked nine wickets in the game as Siraj was rested.

Akash Deep’s recent triumphs for India A may lead to his debut in the 4th Test

Akash Deep recently represented India A in a shadow tour against the England Lions, wherein he picked 11 wickets across 2 matches. The pacer has also had a phenomenal run in first class Cricket after making his debut in 2019. 

Akash has previously played 30 Test matches wherein he has successfully taken 104 test wickets at an average of 23.58 alongside an economy of 3.03.

Currently India stands at a lead in the series of England's tour of India with 2-1 after defeating the English squad in the third Test by 434 runs. The men in blue will look to seal the the series with a win in the 4th Test. 

India’s updated squad for the 4th Test against England: 

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep