Left-arm bowler Arshdeep Singh may make his Test debut for India against England in the fifth and final Test match at The Oval. With India behind 1-2 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the management is anticipated to make some adjustments to the bowling team, particularly given that Jasprit Bumrah may be rested because of workload concerns.
Initially, the 25-year-old was a candidate to make his debut in Manchester during the fourth Test. He was unable to play in that match, nevertheless, due to a regrettable thumb injury sustained during a Beckenham practice session. After weeks of rehabilitation and stitches, he was now fully recovered and bowled hard during an optional net session before the last Test.
In the previous two Tests, the team management had plans for Arshdeep, according to the TOI report. Arshdeep could balance the bowling unit since Mohammed Siraj’s weariness is a worry and Bumrah is probably going to be rested. Jaswant Rai, his boyhood coach, also supported his desire to make his red-ball debut.
Over the past month, bowling coach Morne Morkel and Arshdeep Singh have been collaborating closely.
With a spectacular 19th over that gave up only four runs, Arshdeep Singh, a T20 World Cup winner and the tournament’s joint-highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets, played a key role in India’s historic final victory. Arshdeep has always wanted to play Test cricket despite his success in T20.
Over the past month, the left-armer has been honing his red-ball skills under the guidance of bowling coach Morne Morkel. Siraj and Akash Deep are anticipated to be the other seamers in the squad in addition to Arshdeep. When match day approaches, a definitive decision regarding Bumrah is probably going to be made. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav might take Shardul Thakur’s position, offering a wrist-spin alternative. The visitors will have an opportunity to tie the series with the series on the line in the Oval Test.
India’s expected starting lineup for the fifth Test match against England:
KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (w), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sai Sudharsan
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