Ben Stokes (Sahil Malhotra/Timesofindia.com)
Timesofindia.com in Manchester: England Captain Ben Stokes released a fine but firm warning of India’s team before the fourth test in Old Trafford, starting with the center, suggesting that his party would not avoid heat in the field.Stokes talked to reporters on the eve of the match and said, “It’s a massive series and the heat will show up. Was England nice? Potentially.The series currently led 2-1 in England has already seen some intense exchanges and Stokes showed that his team is ready for another.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!Stokes, who was considering a break after winning England near Lord, revealed his own fighting. “I was in my bed for two days … I felt like I was in a distance relationship,” he joked. “It was a good victory and a nice break. We’ll give the same energy next week.”
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England confirmed one change in their XI, with Hampshire All-Rounder Liam Dawson replaced the injured Shaib Bashir. “Dawson is really doing well. He remembered the team and I’m sure they will be nerves, but he has enough experience to do it,” Stokes added.Stokes was also appreciated by Chris Woakes, who returns after the break. “We had a big break, a good opportunity to refresh. Woakes has a good record here,” he said.
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Dawson’s comeback is a remarkable story. 35-year-old will play his first test since 2017 and entered Bashir, who suffered a broken finger during the Lord’s test. Dawson’s home record is impressive, with 371 first -class goals and a series of standout performances in the last two seasons.For India, the reflector could fall on the unlimited Pacer Anshul Cartear, which impressed during the net sessions. With the exclusion of Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, the Carten could debut Ailongside Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna.England XI for 4. Test against India: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Cart, Jofra Archer.
