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.

Madhya Pradesh League 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in 35 balls in the IPL, which is the second fastest century in the history of the league. Abhishek Pathak, a faster than Vaibhav, scored in the Madhya Pradesh League, he completed his century in just 33 balls. Pathak scored 90 runs in this explosive innings only with sixes. Abhishek is also a big fan of Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and what he wants to learn from him, he also told after the match.

Abhishek Pathak is a fan of Suryakumar Yadav, seeing his innings, Surya will also praise him. In the match held on Saturday, Abhishek, who was in the Bundelkhand Bulls team, shared a 178 -run partnership for the first wicket with Karan Tahiliani, Abhishek was out at the end of 13 overs but before that he had beat the bowlers well.

33 balls scored a century

Abhishek Pathak completed his century in 33 balls, he did not stop but continued the explosive innings even after that. He scored 133 runs in 48 balls, in this innings he hit 15 sixes and 7 fours. That is, he scored only 90 runs with sixes.

After hitting 3 sixes in the second over, Abhishek hit 4 consecutive sixes off Ritesh Shakya’s balls in the fourth over. Ritesh scored the most runs for Jabalpur Royal Lions, he spent 53 runs in his 4 overs spell. Anubhav Aggarwal conceded 43 runs in 3 overs.

Abhishek Pathak wants to be like Suryakumar Yadav

After the match, Abhishek said, “I started playing cricket at the age of 13. I represented Madhya Pradesh in U16, U19 and U23. I have also played in Saeed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, this journey has been great. I have done well in MPPL last year too, I don’t think soon I will be able to play in the IPL. I will get a chance to do more runs wherever I have been able to do well, I just think about you, I will be able to play good. I want to learn continuity like Suryakumar Yadav, I am working on this. “

Semifinal on Monday

While batting first, Bundelkhand Bulls scored 246 runs. In response, Jabalpur Royal Lions team collapsed for 227 runs. Bundelkhand won the match by 19 runs. Today is the last match of the league stage on Sunday, tomorrow on June 23, the first and second semi -final match of Madhya Pradesh League will be played. The title match will be held on Tuesday 24 June. All matches will be held at Srimanta Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.