Gill unsure if Bumrah will play final Test

According to touring captain Shubman Gill, pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah could play in the final Test against England at The Oval.

Before the series, the visitors had previously stated that India would receive a 2-2 draw if they won the series’ finale despite star man Bumrah’s commitment to only playing three Test matches.

Gill told Test Match Special, “I think it would be a great deal for us if he feels like he’s fully fit and available for us.”

“We have the right kind of bowling attack,” I continue to believe despite not saying it.

The series has seen the take 14 wickets from Bumrah, the best bowler in the world. There isn’t more India bowlers.

However, the 31-year-old struggled with pace and potency in England’s only four-overs in the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford, recording a 2-112 from 33 balls.

Gill should not show his hand on Bumrah, according to former England captain Alastair Cook, who said Thursday’s fifth Test was when the fifth Test would begin.

You wouldn’t tell people right away, just on a purely tactical basis, Cook said in Test Match Special.

“You get thrown into a situation where the series is still on the line,” they said at the start of the series.

The right decision to not play is made if he’s not fit for the game.

After missing the fourth Test with a groin injury, Gill confirmed that Akash Deep, a fellow seamer with Bumrah, will be available at The Oval.

However, Rishabh Pant, who had a broken foot in Manchester, will miss the final Test. Narayan Jagadeesan, the uncapped wicketkeeper for Tamil Nadu, has been called up as cover.

When Chris Woakes was attempting a reverse-sweep against Pant on the first day, he was struck on the right foot. He eventually increased to 54 after retiring hurt on day two, and then returned to bat once more on day two.

Gautam Gambhir, an Indian coach, said, “Any amount of praise is not enough for him to bat with a broken foot.” Generations to come ought to discuss this, not a person who batted with a broken foot.

“I hope he recovers and returns to our rescue right away.”

Gambhir added that he is “all in favor” of the introduction of Test-play replacements. A player’s replacement is currently only permitted if they have a concussion.

The fourth Test, which India managed to pull off, kept England’s lead at 2-1.

Before lunch on day four, the away side were 0-2 after going 311 runs behind in the opening innings.

However, they held on for the next five sessions to draw Manchester. With 10 overs to go before a draw was agreed, Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar all scored centuries to give India a 425-4 lead.