The Indian team has given Anshul Kamboj debut in the fourth Test against England. Kamboj was honored with Team India’s cap before the game started in Manchester on Wednesday before the game started. Anshul Kamboj has become the second Indian cricketer after Anil Kumble, who has made his Test debut on the historic ground in Manchester. Anshul Kamboj, who played for Haryana in domestic cricket, has wreaked havoc in the last domestic season. He was included in the Indian squad for the last 2 Test matches.

Anshul Kamboj was earlier seen playing for the India A team that played 2 unofficial Tests with England Lions. He took five wickets in 3 innings of unofficial Test matches and also played an unbeaten half -century in the first match. Anshul has become a total of 318th players to play Tests for India.

Equality in Anil Kumble and Anshul Kamboj

In 1990, Anil Kumble also made his debut on the Manchester ground. At the same time, the career of Anshul Kamboj is also starting from this ground. Both have a special similarity because both of them have done the feat of taking 10 wickets in the same innings in red-ball cricket.

Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in the second innings of the Test match against Pakistan in 1999. He took 14 wickets in that entire match. At the same time, Anshul did this feat in Indian domestic cricket. He dismissed all 10 Kerala batsmen in a Ranji Trophy match in 2024. He has got the place of Akashdeep in the Indian playing XI, who is struggling with the problem of waist.

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The fourth match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be played from tomorrow i.e. Wednesday. Now both teams will clash at Old Trafford in Manchester. Team India has not won any Test match on this ground so far. In such a situation, Gill & Company will have to reversed this time, otherwise the series will get out of hand. Earlier, one, not many surprising news has come out of the Indian camp. According to the information, Rishabh Pant and Akashdeep are not fully fit. At the same time, Arshdeep has already been out of this test. In such a situation, know how India’s playing XI can be in the fourth Test.

Karun Nair or Sai Sudarshan, who at number three?

In the fourth Test, Rishabh Pant is said to be difficult to play. However, it may also happen that he plays as a batsman and wicketkeeping Dhruv Jurlel. At present, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are set to open. After this, Sai Sudarshan can get a chance at number three. However, this is possible when Rishabh Pant will not be part of the playing XI.

Shardul Thakur or Washington Beautiful?

A big question is also that in the Manchester Test, who got a chance in Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar? Actually, there is grass on the pitch. This means that fast bowlers will help here. In such a situation, Shardul is a big contender, but Sundar performed well in the third Test. It also cannot be ignored.

Will Anshul Kamboj debut?

The most discussed is about Anshul Kamboj. Many former cricketers have advised that this young fast bowler should be given a chance to debut. However, Kamboj will be part of the playing XI only when Akashdeep matches are not fit. If Akashdeep is fully fit, then he is sure to play.

Team India’s possible playing XI for the fourth Test- Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurlel (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Jaspreet Bumrah and Anshul Kamboj/Akashdeep.

Preparations for the fourth match are now going on in the five -Test series between India and England, which will be played in Manchester from Wednesday. India is behind 1-2 in the series and the team may have to make some important changes to win this match. A big question is that who will get a chance in the playing XI in place of Andhra Pradesh all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Nitish Reddy has scored 45 runs in two Tests so far and has taken three wickets. However, he showed a little glow in the Lord’s Test, but he may have to sit out due to lack of constant impressive performance. Three names are leading to take their place:

1. Shardul Thakur Will be replacement

Shardul Thakur is an experienced all -rounder and is considered to be the best suitable for replacing Nitish Reddy. However, he did not make any special contribution with the bat in the Headingley Test and in bowling, he did not have much over. Nevertheless, they are strong contenders in terms of experience and utility.

2. Anshul Kamboj – Young enthusiasm and all -round capacity

Haryana fast bowler Anshul Kamboj was recently called as the team cover. He has done well in domestic cricket and also scored a half -century against England Lions, playing for India ‘A’. If India wants to give a chance to the young player, then Kamboj can be made debut.

3. Strategy of Dhruv Jurael and Anshul Kamboj

Another option may be to include Dhruv Jurlel in the playing XI to strengthen the team batting and give Anshul Kamboj a chance instead of Akash Deep in the bowling department. This will make India’s bowling attack look something like this: Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Anshul Kamboj (Debut), Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.

Hurt worries increased trouble

Team India is already struggling with the injuries of many players. Rishabh Pant, Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh are not available for selection due to fitness problems. In such a situation, captain Rohit Sharma and team management will have to be careful in choosing the playing XI.

It remains to be seen in which direction the coach Gautam Gambhir and the captain go – give a chance to experienced Shardul or young Kamboj, or enter the field with a balanced combination.