ENG vs IND 4th Test: Anshul Kamboj recieves Test cap number 318; Know all about Haryana based speedster

Proving some of the speculations right, Anshul Kamboj got his Team India debut cap. The young pacer got the cap number 318. For the 4th Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, the Indian team management combined the debutant with two experienced fast bowlers of the team—Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Kamboj replaces Akash Deep, who picked up an injury during a training session after the third Test of the series at Lord's. Arshdeep Singh was also ruled out of the contention for injury reasons.

Understanding the seriousness of the incident, Team India added Haryana to the squad with immediate effect. Anshul's inclusion is considered a positive intention from the brigade in Blue. Standing over 6 ft tall, the Karnal-born's skill set can be an asset for Shubman Gill and Co. Along with extra bounce, the medium pacer has the capability to swing the ball in both ways.

The 24-year-old joined Team India after some brilliant spells in domestic cricket. The pacer took 10 wickets in an innings during a Ranji Trophy match against Kerala in 2024. He traveled to England with the India 'A' team to face the England Lions for a couple of multi-day practice matches.

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The all-rounder, hailing from Karnal, made his mark during these practice matches. In three innings of the games against England Lions, he captured five wickets, and with the bat, he scored 23 runs and 51 runs not out in two innings. For India, after getting defeated at the Lord's, it is going to be a must-win contest. England, now leading the five-match series by 2-1, has only 2 matches left to decide the fate of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy. 

The Toss

The toss can be a crucial factor in the game. England skipper Ben Stokes chose to field first after winning the toss. The home team will try their best to get the most from the fresh surface of Old Trafford, Manchester. 

ENG vs IND 4th Test Playing XI:

India (Playing XI)—Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan (in for Karun Nair), Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur (in for Nitish Kumar Reddy), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Anshul Kamboj (on Test debut, in for Akash Deep).

England (Playing XI)—Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson (in for Shoaib Bashir), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer.