DTVHINDI
After winning the first Test match played in Hyderabad, England faced consecutive defeats against India in the second and third Test matches played in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot respectively. After losing both the matches, his baseball strategy is being criticized a lot. From fans to former England captain, everyone is raising questions on the captaincy of Ben Stokes.
Looking to bounce back, England are set for the fourth Test to be played in Ranchi. He has made two important changes in the playing XI for this match. To rectify the bowling problems faced in Rajkot, he has included Shoaib Bashir in the team in place of Rehan Ahmed. Additionally, Ollie Robinson has returned in place of Mark Wood, anticipating spin-friendly conditions later in the match.
Now all eyes are on young Bashir, because England Trying to get back on the winning track again. Both the teams are expected to face challenge on the Ranchi pitch. Spinners are likely to play an important role as the match progresses. All eyes are on England as they want to turn the tide in the ongoing Test series against India.
It was believed that Jonny Bairstow, who had flopped in three consecutive matches, could be dropped and in his place an additional spinner or Dan Lawrence could get a chance in the playing XI. However, the team management, captain and coach have expressed confidence in their experienced batsman. In such a situation, the fourth test match is going to be very important for Jonny Bairstow. If he is not able to score runs in the fourth test, then it will be very difficult for him to make a place in the team.
England’s playing XI for the fourth test match:
Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir.
