India cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir categorically stated that all the fast bowlers of the team were fit and available for selection for the IND vs ENG 5th Test. Shubman Gill and co. struggled with multiple injuries and workload management of their pacers leading up to the end of the 4th Test. Ahead of the must-win game at The Oval to draw the series 2-2, Gambhir confirmed that all pacers in the Indian squad were injury free and were available for selection.
India injury update: Gambhir claims all pacers are fit for The Oval tie
Speaking to reporters at the press conference after Day 5 of IND vs ENG 4th Test, Gambhir stated that all the pacers were fit and that there were no injury concerns. Akash Deep had missed the 4th Test as he was dealing with a groin niggle while Arshdeep Singh was ruled out due to an injury he sustained on his hand while training. Anshul Kamboj, who was added to the squad in the last-minute, was picked over Prasidh Krishna in the XI for the Old Trafford Test.
“All the fast bowlers are fit. There are no injury concerns. We haven’t had any conversation around the combination for the last Test. No decision has been made on whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not. Ultimately, whoever plays, they will try and do the job for the country,” Gambhir stated.
Meanwhile, Bumrah has already played in three Tests, which was the original plan as per his workload management. However, with the series hanging in balance and with the pacer effectively getting some good rest before the next game, it remains to be seen if India will consider him in the playing XI. Besides, a worrying fact that emerged from the 4th Test was that Bumrah’s speeds and lengths dropped, ringing alarm bells for India.
Mohammed Siraj too seemed to struggle with fatigue at the Old Trafford. However, with Gambhir clearing the air, India have the option to pick their combination from the pool of Siraj, Bumrah, Prasidh, Akash Deep, Arshdeep and Anshul Kamboj.
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