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Ex-India Coach Suggests Two Huge Changes To Playing XI For Dharamsala Test

Former Indian cricket team coach Sanjay Bangar believes that Devdutt Padikkal can make his debut during the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala on Thursday. Rajat Patidar has failed to impress in the past couple of matches and in a recent interaction, Bangar said that the team management can bring in Padikkal considering the fact that India have already won the series. He also suggested that Kuldeep Yadav should make way for Jasprit Bumrah who will get a lot of help from the pitch.

Wood replaces Robinson for England, Rohit hails milestone man Ashwin

DHARAMSALA, India : England recalled fast bowler Mark Wood in the lone change to their side as they chase a consolation victory in the final test against India beginning in Dharamsala on Thursday.

England Announce Playing XI For 5th Test vs India, Make One Big Change

Right-arm seamer Mark Wood is set to replace Ollie Robinson in the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium starting from Thursday. Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series where the pacer has managed to grab four wickets at an average of 55.50 against the hosts and will try his best to create an impact in the match as it is the last one of the series.

Rohit Sharma And Co To Get Slow Turner At Dharamsala? Report Provides Big Update

The pitch for the fifth Test match between India and England in Dharamsala starting Thursday is expected to be a slow turner, according to a report by Indian Express. The report claimed that unseasonal rainfall has prevented the ground staff from working on the surface and the curators are expected to have a discussion with the Indian team management regarding the type of pitch that will be ultimately prepared. The Indian spinners have played a major role in ensuring the series win for the hosts and the pitch at Dharamsala is expected to be a slow turner once again with ample support for Rohit Sharma and Co.

"Used Pitch From Ranji Trophy": Jonny Bairstow's Massive Take Ahead Of Dharamsala Test

With the fifth and final Test of the closely-contested series between India and England slated to start on March 7, wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has said that playing his 100th long-format match means "hell of a lot" England's fifth game against India at Dharamshala will mark Bairstow's 100th Test appearance after head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed his place in the playing XI. The 34-year-old has been underwhelming in the series as he has amassed just 170 runs in four Test matches. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Bairstow talked about the pitch at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and said that it's a used wicket from the Ranji Trophy match.

Ashwin and Bairstow gear up for their 100th Tests in India v England finale in Dharamsala

Ravichandran Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow will have contrasting feelings as they prepare for the fifth Test between India and England that begins in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Rarity In Cricket: Ashwin, Bairstow Set For Century Of Tests Together

Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow take the field here on Thursday. The first such occasion was when former England captain Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart reached the landmark against the West Indies at Old Trafford back in 2000. The second instance involved three players as South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock and Stephen Fleming played their 100th Test in the South Africa-New Zealand game in Centurion in 2006.

"Means Hell Of A Lot": Jonny Bairstow On Playing 100th Test

Set to complete a century of Test matches, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow on Tuesday said reaching the landmark "means hell of a lot" to him given that he has had to wade through testing times. The 34-year-old will become the 17th Englishman to get a 100th Test cap when he steps out for the fifth and final Test against India starting in Dharamsala on Thursday and it will be an emotional week for Bairstow, who endured a tough childhood and a long career-threatening injury.

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Ex-India Coach Suggests Two Huge Changes To Playing XI For Dharamsala Test

Wood replaces Robinson for England, Rohit hails milestone man Ashwin

England Announce Playing XI For 5th Test vs India, Make One Big Change

Rohit Sharma And Co To Get Slow Turner At Dharamsala? Report Provides Big Update

"Used Pitch From Ranji Trophy": Jonny Bairstow's Massive Take Ahead Of Dharamsala Test

Ashwin and Bairstow gear up for their 100th Tests in India v England finale in Dharamsala

Rarity In Cricket: Ashwin, Bairstow Set For Century Of Tests Together

"Means Hell Of A Lot": Jonny Bairstow On Playing 100th Test