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India vs England, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin a victim of circumstances or conditions?

Ashwin finds himself out in the cold againThey say the more things change, the more they stay the same. One can apply that theory to the way Ravichandran Ashwin's spot becomes so dispensable every time India play in an away Test in SENA countries. Like the previous four Tests in the series against England in the UK, contested last year, he was left out again as India chose a four-pronged seam attack and the lone spinner's spot went to left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja. Former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted his disgust in one sentence: "No @ashwinravi99!!!Ridiculous."

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Animated Celebration After Rishabh Pant's Century Goes Viral

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant smashed his fifth Test century on Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday. Pant, who has scored 50+ scores in each of his last four Test innings, took just 89 deliveries to reach triple figures. The 24-year-old hit 19 boundaries and four sixes before getting out on 146. As Pant reached triple figures in the 58th over of the match, India head coach Rahul Dravid, who was sitting inside the dressing room, rose from his seat in joy, with both hands up in the air, to celebrate the youngster knock.

Need Jasprit Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid. Bumrah on Friday, became the 36th player to lead India in Test cricket and only the second pacer-captain after legendary Kapil Dev. "Just relax, we need you more as a bowler than as captain," that's exactly what Dravid told the young skipper, after it became clear that Rohit Sharma won't be available for this game.

"Need Him More As Bowler Rather Than Captain": Rahul Dravid On Jasprit Bumrah

Having not led previously ever in a first-class game, Jasprit Bumrah has been thrown in to the deep end of the water as he is leading Team India in the crucial rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Bumrah was given over the reins after Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 once again on Thursday morning. Team India head coach Rahul Dravid said that he has had conversations with Bumrah, and the side would need him more as a bowler rather than captain.

India Predicted XI vs England, 5th Test: Dilemma Over Fifth Bowler, Spin or Pace?

India take on England in the series deciding rescheduled 5th Test at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Friday and it will be interesting to see what playing XI they go ahead with. Captain Rohit Sharma is out with Covid and Jasprit Bumrah has been handed the opportunity to lead the team for the first time. Rishabh Pant will be the deputy to Bumrah. The Indians find themselves in a stiff position due to another omission as regular opener KL Rahul is out with an injury. The team management needs to decide whether it wants to draft in Mayank Agarwal or open with either Hanuma Vihari or Cheteshwar Pujara and play Shreyas Iyer a chance in the middle order.

India vs England 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah To Lead India In Rohit Sharma's Absence, Rishabh Pant Named Vice-Captain

Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in the rescheduled fifth Test against England in Edgbaston, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed through an official release on Thursday. The series decider begins in Birmingham on Friday. There was suspense over Rohit Sharma's availability after head coach Rahul Dravid told the media that he was not yet "ruled out" on Wednesday. The announcement that Bumrah will lead in Rohit's absence came just moments ahead of the captain's press conference on the eve of the match. Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain for the match.

Rohit ruled out with COVID-19, Bumrah to lead India v England

BIRMINGHAM : India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the rescheduled fifth test against England beginning on Friday and seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side instead, the touring team said on Thursday.

India vs England, 5th Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

India vs England rescheduled 5th Test will be played from July 1 to July 5, 2022 at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. India lead the series 2-1 and a draw is enough for the team to win its fourth series on English soil. India's preparation for the all important Test has been hampered by captain Rohit Sharma's positive COVID-19 test during the tour game against Leicestershire. Designated vice-captain KL Rahul is also out with injury and reports suggest that paceman Jasprit Bumrah could lead India in the match if Rohit doesn't recover in time. Team India head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that Rohit's condition is being monitored and that he was "still not out" of the match. All eyes will be on former captain Virat Kohli, who showed great form in the Leicestershire match and will be looking to end his barren run of centuries in international cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara has been brought back to the Test squad after a runs-filled County stint. Here is all the telecast and streaming information on the India vs England 5th Tst.

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India vs England, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin a victim of circumstances or conditions?

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Animated Celebration After Rishabh Pant's Century Goes Viral

Need Jasprit Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Rahul Dravid

"Need Him More As Bowler Rather Than Captain": Rahul Dravid On Jasprit Bumrah

India Predicted XI vs England, 5th Test: Dilemma Over Fifth Bowler, Spin or Pace?

India vs England 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah To Lead India In Rohit Sharma's Absence, Rishabh Pant Named Vice-Captain

Rohit ruled out with COVID-19, Bumrah to lead India v England

India vs England, 5th Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?