India won the fourth test of the five matches series against England with five-wicket in Ranchi. The Men in Blue now have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. So they have concurred the series win also. The final game to be played in Dharamsala from March 7. However, th long gap may not be enough for India to get back injured KL Rahul in the team.
According to a report in Cricbuzz, Rahul has been sent to London to get an expert opinion as he is still experiencing some discomfort in his right quadriceps. His injury kept him out from the second, third and fourth Tests of the series. After the first Test in Hyderabad, has been at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Previously this injury caused him surgery last year. The Dharamsala Test will be India’s last match before the IPL. So, the BCCI is not taking any risk regarding KL’s injury.
On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is most likely to return to the squad. was rested for the fourth Test to manage his workload. Bengal pacer Akash Deep made his debut in the Test at his place. The Indian players, who dispersed from Ranchi after the fourth Test on Tuesday, have been instructed to assemble in Chandigarh on March 2. They will fly to Dharamsala along with England player on 3rd March.