IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion gives team ammunition to win’ – Former batting coach on India’s chances in Manchester | Cricket News – Times of India

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Former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in the fourth Test at Old Trafford is a serious enhance for India as they search to degree the 5-match sequence. With England main 2-1, India discover themselves in a should-win state of affairs at a venue the place they’ve by no means tasted victory. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Bangar mentioned Bumrah’s inclusion provides “ammunition” to the bowling assault, particularly with bowler-pleasant situations anticipated in Manchester.

“Jasprit Bumrah increases the strength of any team, especially the Indian team,” Bangar mentioned on JioHotstar. “With his presence, I think the team has the ammunition needed to win and level the series.”

Bangar highlighted how the break between matches helped handle Bumrah’s workload. “The itinerary is spaced out. The gap between the third and fourth Test is enough for any player to recover.” With different pacers — Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Reddy, and Akash Deep — dominated out, India might flip to uncapped Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj or return to Prasidh Krishna. Bangar leaned towards Prasidh. “You need a bowler who can extract bounce in Manchester. Prasidh has done enough and has taken key wickets. If you don’t play him now and wait till The Oval, you won’t get a clear idea about his Test future.”

Bangar additionally touched on the inclusion of vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who had suffered a finger harm at Lord’s. “Pant’s availability as a wicketkeeper is a very positive sign because it helps preserve the team’s structure,” mentioned Bangar. “He thrives on the big stage, enjoys pressure, and staying engaged behind the stumps can help him focus better. If he’s keeping again, it shows he’s fully fit, because India won’t risk playing someone who isn’t ready.”