IND vs ENG 2024: Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir included in England XI for Ranchi Test
Robinson comes in place of Mark Wood while Rehan Ahmed has made way for Bashir.
England faced consecutive defeats against India in Vizag and Rajkot after claiming victory in the initial Test in Hyderabad. Criticism has mounted against their Bazball strategy, with former England Captain joining in to question their approach.
Seeking redemption, England braces for the fourtth Test in Ranchi. They have made two significant changes to their lineup: Shoaib Bashir replaces Rehan Ahmed, aiming to rectify the bowling woes encountered in Rajkot.
The spotlight now shines on young Bashir, as England endeavours to regain their winning form. The Ranchi pitch is expected to challenge both teams, with spinners likely to play a crucial role as the game progresses. All eyes are on England as they seek to turn the tide in the ongoing Test series against India.
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Bashir, who debuted in Vishakapatnam, took four wickets, including key scalps like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, he was benched for the third Test. Despite speculation about Dan Lawrence's inclusion, England have persisted with Jonny Bairstow, who has struggled with the bat so far. James Anderson, at 41, retains his spot despite calls for rest while Tom Hartley, the left-arm orthodox spinner, has also retained his position after a decisive performance in Hyderabad.
England will aim to bounce back from the disheartening loss in Rajkot. As the series stands, England eye a comeback in Ranchi to level the scores ahead of the final clash in Dharamsala. The spotlight now shifts to their experienced players to deliver when it matters most.
England XI for fourth Test against India
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir
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