India will take on England in the fourth Test of the five-match series at Old Trafford, Manchester, starting July 23 at 3:30 PM IST. With England leading the series 2-1, India will look to bounce back and level the contest. However, weather forecasts indicate that Day 1 may be heavily disrupted by rain, causing concerns for fans and teams alike.
The two sides had an eight-day break after the third Test. India’s skipper Shubman Gill acknowledged the frequent changes in the playing XI, saying he was prepared to adapt to different team combinations for each game. Fatigue and team balance will play an important role in this match, especially with some injury concerns in the Indian camp.
Weather forecast puts Day 1 in doubt
Accuweather predicts a 49 percent chance of rain at the scheduled start time. Showers are expected right around the toss and may persist until 5:00 PM IST. Although a brief dry spell may follow, heavier rain is predicted to return by 8:45 PM IST. A shortened first day is likely, impacting both teams’ strategies.
India’s possible changes for the 4th Test
Mohammed Siraj confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is likely to return for the fourth Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out due to injury, while Rishabh Pant is expected to resume wicketkeeping duties after hurting his finger during the third Test.
There is also a selection dilemma between Prasidh Krishna and newcomer Anshul Kamboj, with one of them expected to be in the starting XI. Sai Sudharsan may also make his return as part of the top order.
As Day 1 approaches, both teams remain on edge—not just due to on-field battles but also due to the unpredictable Manchester skies.
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