With a commanding lead of 2-1 in the five-match Test series, Team India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, gears up to leave for Ranchi today, where they will face a desperate England side battling for survival.
Following their dominant 434-run victory in Rajkot, India stands on the cusp of reclaiming the IND vs. ENG series. England, on the other hand, faces a monumental task, needing to win both remaining Tests to pull off a historic comeback.
All eyes are on England captain Ben Stokes, who has yet to take the field with the ball due to a knee injury. Head coach Brendon McCullum revealed Stokes is now “fit” and might bowl in the crucial Ranchi and Dharamshala Tests, potentially bolstering their bowling attack.
India’s bowling attack, spearheaded by pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, has been in top form, with Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and R. Ashwin providing excellent support.