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England Star Flies Home Before Start Of 4th Test, Will Not Return To India

England star Rehan Ahmed flew back home before the start of the 4th Test against India in Ranchi, prompting Ben Stokes to include Shoaib Bashir in the team for the penultimate match of the series. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement, explaining Rehan's decision to fly back home, suggesting the spinner had a personal emergency to deal with. The board did not announce a replacement for the spinner, who won't be returning to India for the 5th Test either.

IND vs ENG: Trailing 1-2 In Series, England Considering Ollie Robinson For 4th Test Against India

Trailing hosts India 1-2 in the ongoing red-ball series, England are considering bringing in their specialist pacer Ollie Robinson for the fourth Test against India in Ranchi as they struggle for the right balance in the playing eleven going into the next fixture, according to ESPNcricinfo. If England do decide to go with Robinson, the 30-year-old will make his first appearance in the ongoing tour. The visitors have changed their seam bowling options throughout the first three Tests.

"Catch The Next Flight Home": India Great Delivers Brutal 'Bazball' Verdict

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Kris Srikkanth delivered a brutal verdict on Bazball after England were completely outplayed in the third Test match in Rajkot. England were bowled out for just 122 runs with Mark Wood being their highest scorer with 33 runs. Ahead of the series, Bazball was considered to be a massive threat for the hosts but Srikanth believes that the strategy has not worked and they have not backed up the hype created around the aggressive brand of cricket.

Watch: After Ben Stokes' Criticism, England Great's Old Video Of Schooling Virat Kohli On DRS Viral

The third India vs England Test, which the hosts won by a huge margin, had its moments. From Sarfaraz Khan's debut to Yashasvi Jaiswal's commanding double ton to Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show, the match was a treat for cricket fans. The match had its controversial moments too. England captain Ben Stokes was unhappy with some of the dubious LBW calls during the course of the match. that left him and head coach Brendon McCullum bemused. Stokes, citing the example of Zak Crawley's LBW dismissal in the second innings to Jasprit Bumrah, suggested that the Umpire's Call aspect should be scrapped.

England In Shambles, Jasprit Bumrah Mocks With "Maar Hi Nahi Rahe" Quip. Watch

The third India vs England Test saw the hosts climb out of tricky situations against the visitors with all the members contributing. While there was a great batting displays from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, all-round show from Ravindra Jadeja, and gritty performance from Ravichandran Ashwin, who played despite a family medical emergency, there were other contributions too. Jasprit Bumah too took two wickets to increase his tally to 17 wickets - the most by anyone.

Boost for England with Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for fourth Test

India fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested for the fourth Test in Ranchi, which will be welcome news for England still recovering from the record defeat in the third Test.

Will Ben Stokes Bowl Against India In 4th Test? Brendon McCullum's Clear Answer

Back-to-back heavy defeats against India have compelled England captain Ben Stokes to consider an early return to bowling with head coach Brendon McCullum admitting that although it's a good sign, they don't want the all-rounder to push himself unnecessarily. Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year. "Well, it's good that he's actually getting into a state where he thinks he might bowl," McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Monday.

England coach McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good

England's Jonny Bairstow has come in for criticism after scoring just 102 runs in three matches in India but coach Brendon McCullum said it was important to show faith in the batter and that he has no plans to drop him for the fourth test in Ranchi.

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England Star Flies Home Before Start Of 4th Test, Will Not Return To India

IND vs ENG: Trailing 1-2 In Series, England Considering Ollie Robinson For 4th Test Against India

"Catch The Next Flight Home": India Great Delivers Brutal 'Bazball' Verdict

Watch: After Ben Stokes' Criticism, England Great's Old Video Of Schooling Virat Kohli On DRS Viral

England In Shambles, Jasprit Bumrah Mocks With "Maar Hi Nahi Rahe" Quip. Watch

Boost for England with Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for fourth Test

Will Ben Stokes Bowl Against India In 4th Test? Brendon McCullum's Clear Answer

England coach McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good