One Bail Broke Billion Hearts: Now Manchester Fortress Awaits

The 3^rd test between India and England was no less of a cinema. A test match that had all the drama, intensity, and entertainment in it couldn’t have had a more dramatic end. Despite being ahead in the game, India lost the 3^rd test at the Lord’s by 22 runs, and now England are 2-1 up in the 5-match series. Now, for the 4^th test at the Manchester fortress has become even more difficult with some injury scares, which may have opened the gate for a youngster’s debut in the Indian team.

Huge Heartbreak in 3^rd Test for India

Indian team was dominant in the 3^rdThe Indian team was dominant in the 3rd test, but the intensity showdown that occurred at the end of day 3 changed the match's dynamics. Shubman Gill and his team showed some aggression, and England carried forward that, which eventually resulted in defeat for India. In all this fire and intensity, Ravindra Jadeja put on a show of pure patience and resilience along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, but lacked a bit of luck at the end.

The Manchester Fortress Awaits The Drama of 4^th Test

To keep the series alive, India must win the 4^th Test, but the previous records may scare India for the upcoming test on this ground. India has never won a test match on this ground in their last 9 attempts, whereas England's records show otherwise. England won 14 out of 18 tests at Manchester.

Injuries Hit India Hard Ahead of 4^th Test

The Indian team is standing in a difficult situation as injuries have hurt India ahead of the Manchester test. Earlier this week, Indian All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy got replaced by young Anshul Kamboj due to injury. Then came news of Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh being injured, and Shubman Gill confirmed the injury of one of the leading wicket-takers, Akash Deep. These injuries may have opened a door for Anshul Kamboj to make a debut for India in the 4^th test; he gave glances of his class in matches against England Lions. Shubman Gill is yet to decide between Anshul Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna.

England’s team also has a man down due to Injury. English Spinner Shoaib BashirEngland was injured while bowling in the 3^rd test and has been replaced by Liam Dawson ahead of the 4^th test.

Shubman Gill and his team are ready for the heat in the 4^th test, to which English Captain Ben Stokes has said, “Heat will be shown.” This statement shows that England is also up for the challenge and won’t back off if the situations get heated. It would be a treat to watch both teams giving their best in the 4^th test in Manchester. The question is, will England clinch the series by 3-1, or will India keep it alive till the 5^th test and make it 2-2?