For the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025’s fifth and final Test match, which begins on Thursday, July 31 at The Oval in London, Irfan Pathan has recommended that the Indian team make some changes to their starting lineup. After a strong batting performance helped them salvage a draw in the fourth Test, India now trails 1-2 in the series.
Because of a foot fracture, Rishabh Pant will not be available for India. Dhruv Jurel ought to replace the Indian vice captain in the starting lineup, according to Irfan Pathan. It may also be possible to regulate Jasprit Bumrah’s workload and provide him with some downtime. The former all-rounder for India believed that Kuldeep Yadav should replace Bumrah in the lineup because he might assist the team take 20 wickets. A third change was also discussed by Pathan, who believed that Anshul Kamboj, who didn’t have a particularly strong international debut in the fourth Test, may be replaced by either Arshdeep Singh or Prasidh Krishna.
“I believe Jurel will replace Pant. There, he will bat. Instead of Bumrah, use Kuldeep. Regarding Anshul Kamboj, I’m not sure if you should make his debut or Arshdeep. When Kamboj made his debut, he was under a lot of pressure. Arshdeep is still unique, though. He can take wickets and is a regular in white-ball cricket. He will make his debut rather easily. Will they give Prasidh a look? either of them. Thus, you have six alternatives for bowling. They’ll be exhausted pacers. Next, use a fresh and new Kuldeep. “Level the series and use your trump card in the last match,” he posted on his YouTube page.
That depth, provided by Washington Sundar, has significantly changed the situation: Irfan Pathan
Washington Sundar, who has performed admirably in the current five-match series with both bat and ball, was also praised by Pathan. He hit his first international century on the last day of the fifth Test. The inclusion of the Tamil Nadu star, according to Irfan Pathan, has given the Indian squad much more depth.
“Sundar plays at 7, 8, and 9, then he unexpectedly shows up at 5 and starts scoring runs. He has been a huge asset to the club ever since he joined, both in terms of bowling and hitting. He provided that depth, and it has had a significant impact. Going forward, it appears that he can fix a slot at five or six. In that regard, it is a huge plus,” he stated.
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