India and England are ready to face in the fifth and final test, starting with Thursday 31. July in Kennington oval in London. With the 2-2 series, England has a unique opportunity to secure the series, while India must win to avoid defeat.
India is forced after change Rishabh Pant was expelled due to the injury of the foot Maintained during the Manchester test. Although Narayan Jagadeesan has been added as a replacement, Dhruv Jurel is expected to take gloves.
There is also uncertainty about Jasprit Bumhrah’s participation, with his work burden remaining concerns. If he is resting, Arshdeep Singh could make his debut.
Prior to the match, Captain Shubman Gill indicated to Arshdeep’s inclusion and confirmed that he was asked to be in standby mode.
“Arshdeep Singh was asked to prepare, but after looking at the playground, to this evening, we will call XI,” Gill said at a press conference.
India also has the opportunity to remember either Prasidh Krishna or Akash deep instead of Anshula Kamboja fought in the Old Trafford test.
England, on the other hand, will be without Captain Ben Stokes, that was expelled due to shoulder injury. Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Brydon Cars will also be missing. To cover the absence, England for the final test called Jacob Bethello, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson and Josha tongue.
India predicted XI
YASHASVI JAISWAL, KL RAHUL (WK), SAI SUDHARSAN, SHUBMAN GILL, DHRUV JUREL (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep/Prazidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
England plays XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh language
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
July 30, 2025
