Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Shubman Gill, drew a high-profile Test series in England 2-2, boosting his chances for a T20I return at the upcoming Asia Cup. Former spinner Pragyan Ojha praised Gill's leadership and potential, while questioning the future of experienced player Karun Nair and highlighting the necessity of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. Additionally, Gill could potentially lead the T20I side if regular captain Suryakumar Yadav is unavailable.

Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj, known for his intense bowling style, has been making his mark in Test cricket. Former fast bowler Salil Ankola believes he is on track for future success with his work ethic and improvement in all aspects of the game. As India prepares for upcoming Tests, Siraj's performance will be crucial in enhancing his home record.

India's fast bowling prospects have been hit by injuries and inconsistency. Former pacer T.A. Sekhar emphasizes the importance of technique and fitness for speedsters, highlighting specific areas of improvement for Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Anshul Kamboj. The future of Indian pace attack relies on mentoring and technical adjustments.

In a thrilling final hour of play at Manchester, India's Jadeja and Sundar scored match-saving centuries against England, refusing to shake hands prematurely. Former India player Nayan Mongia praised their efforts and emphasized the psychological edge India now holds in the series. With the final Test at The Oval looming, India looks to level the series at 2-2, relying on their current form and fighting spirit.

England has bolstered its batting with Liam Dawson in the fourth Test against India. The Hampshire legend has strong batting credentials and has been on an upward trajectory, impressing with both bat and ball. His resurgence in form could see him being selected for The Ashes tour.

Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian wrist-arm spinner, has been overlooked in the ongoing series against England despite his stellar record. His coach believes he deserves a chance to showcase his talent and skills as a bowler, urging patience and reminding everyone of Yadav's past successes.