In a massive relief for the Indian cricket fans, Mohammed Siraj has announced that Jasprit Bumrah will play the must-win fourth Test at Manchester against England.
Bumrah has already featured in two Test matches at Headingley and Lord's and ahead of the series, the team management had confirmed that ace fast bowler will feature in three out of the five games to manage his workload.
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With two games to go, doubts were raised over Bumrah's participation in the Manchester Test, as many felt that he would instead play in the final match of the series at The Oval.
However, Siraj has confirmed to the media that the 31-year-old pacer will be in the starting lineup for the fourth Test match.
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Jasprit Bumrah will play India vs England 4th Test at Manchester - Siraj
Speaking to reporters just two days before the start of the fourth Test, Siraj said: "Akash Deep has a groin issue. He bowled today and now physios will see. Jassi bhai to khelege (Jasprit Bumrah will play). Combination is changing, but we need to bowl in good areas. Plan is simple - stick to good areas."
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India's injury woes in the Test series against England
India have already lost pacers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep to injuries, while all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has also been sidelined for the remainder of the series due to a knock.
At the moment, the Indian team have only four fit fast bowlers in their squad as Anshul Kamboj has joined the team and could make his Test debut at Manchester.