Predicting India's playing XI for 4th Test vs England

As India and England prepare for yet another crucial match, this time at Old Trafford in Manchester, the Test series now stands at 2-1 in favour of England ahead of the fourth Test match. The fourth Test match at Manchester seems to be an exciting game where we can watch teams play competitive cricket after three exciting Test matches. However, both teams are suffering injuries right before the start of the Test match.

For the 4th Test in Manchester, an injured India cricket team will have to make adjustments to their starting lineup. The team is now dealing with the workload of senior pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, while up to four players are suffering injuries. With the Old Trafford Test just two days away, India had a difficult time getting their lineup in shape for the crucial game.

Team India is expected to make significant changes before the 4th Test match at Old Trafford. Debutant Anshul Kamboj may start since Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, and Nitish Reddy are probably sidelined. Dhruv Jurel gets wicketkeeping responsibilities, while Rishabh Pant may play as a specialist batter. 

The top order is led by KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Sundar and Jadeja offer all-around alternatives. Bumrah and Siraj are back to support the pace push. India's hopes of winning the series against England on the current tour depend on this game.

Despite poor results, Karun Nair may be able to hold onto his position. This is a do-or-die game for the middle-order hitter, as a failure here could allow Sai Sudharsan to enter.

The management is now debating whether to bring in a specialist batsman or bowler, or incorporate Shardul Thakur, who can contribute with both bat and ball, as Nitish Kumar Reddy is unable to play the rest of the England Test trip.

The India playing XI might look like the following.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

2. KL Rahul

3. Karun Nair

4. Shubman Gill (c)

5. Rishabh Pant

6. Dhruv Jurel (wk)

7. Ravindra Jadeja

8. Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav

9. Anshul Kamboj

10. Jasprit Bumrah

11. Mohammed Siraj

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