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Former India batter Suresh Raina has described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the backbone of the Indian Test team. Pant has amassed 425 runs at an impressive average of 70.83 in the series so far, making him the second-highest run-scorer behind captain Shubman Gill. "Rishabh Pant is the backbone of the Indian Test team. The way he bats, the way he keeps on chirping from behind the stumps to disturb the opposition batters," Raina told India Today.
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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Business Standard
ENG vs IND 4th Test: Manchester pitch report, highest score, key toss stats
With the series standing at 2-1 in England's favour, the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, is more than a match—it's a mission. Shubman Gill's side arrives with one goal: level the series and take it to a decider. But history looms large. India haven't played here in nearly a decade now, and the ghosts of Old Trafford don't wear blue. In the nine attempts, Indian cricket team failed to emerge victorious in any of them at the Old Trafford in Manchester England, unfazed, roll in with the same formula that has served them well so far, confident of keeping their edge intact on a surface known to reward pace and discipline. India vs England 4th Test - Manchester Pitch report: Speed, Bounce, and a Bit of Rain Old Trafford isn't known for mercy. It's among England's quickest tracks. Batters who can handle pace and bounce might flourish, but there's no guarantee. For bowlers, the bounce and carry offer enough incentive to put in the hard yards, even with a soft Dukes ball. But there's a twist. The skies over Manchester aren't promising. Showers are expected across the first two days, and light rain lingers in the forecast for the entire match. Conditions could be juicy for seamers, yet history whispers a warning—no team has ever won a Test at Old Trafford after choosing to bowl first. In the pre-match press conference, India captain Shubman Gill said that the Manchester wicket is expected to have pace and bounce. India captain Shubman Gill also confirmed Rishabh Pant's participation as wicketkeeper in the crucial fourth Test against England starting here from Wednesday but pacer Akash Deep will miss out. The development surrounding Pant is a boost for India after key players like all-rounder Nitish Reddy, Arshdeep Singh and Akash have suffered injuries of varying intensity. Reddy has now been ruled out of the remainder of the series, while Akash, who appeared to have been struggling with his hip during the Lord's Test, will now sit out of the Old Trafford Test. Pant, who had suffered a finger injury at the Lord's, underwent a training session here that lasted over two hours on Monday. "Rishabh Pant will keep wickets in the fourth Test against England in Manchester," Gill said on the eve of the match. Pant played as the wicketkeeper only for 35 overs in the third Test due to the injury with Dhruv Jurel doing the duty for the rest of the match. In fact, Jurel had an underwhelming time behind the stumps during England's second innings, conceding 25 byes and the home side won the third Test by 22 runs. What's Next for Rishabh Pant? If this series were a stage, Rishabh Pant would be its most tragic hero. At Headingley, he was electric but fell short. At Lord's, a single misstep in the first innings swung the game away from India. He returned with fire in the second innings—despite a painful left-hand injury—but the pain was written all over his face. Holding the bat was a struggle, and this time, the usual theatrics turned grim. Now, with eight days of rest behind him, the question everyone's asking: what version of Pant will show up at Old Trafford? Injury woes and selection puzzles India's squad has taken a hit. Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep are ruled out due to injury, opening up opportunities—and dilemmas. B Sai Sudharsan could earn a recall, while the spotlight turns to Anshul Kamboj, the pacer who claimed all 10 wickets in a Ranji match last year. Alternatively, India may stick with the experienced Prasidh Krishna. There's also the seam-vs-spin debate. If conditions suit seamers, Shardul Thakur could step in for Washington Sundar to strengthen the attack. Toss Temptations and the Old Trafford Paradox With overcast skies and a rain-hit outfield, bowling first might look tempting. But captains beware: history hasn't been kind to teams that have chosen to bowl first at this venue. It's a strategic gamble, one that could define the match from the toss itself. Did You Know? Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden Test century at Old Trafford—and it remains the last by an Indian at the venue. India have played here only once in the last 30 years. Joe Root is just 120 runs away from surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history. Liam Dawson, who might feature in this Test, debuted in 2016 in Chennai—the same match where Karun Nair made history with an unbeaten 303. England vs India 4th Test: Key stats to look forward India vs England head-to-head in Manchester Team 1 Team 2 Winner Margin Ground Match Date England India England inns & 54 runs Manchester Aug 7-9, 2014 England India drawn - Manchester Aug 9-14, 1990 England India drawn - Manchester Jun 24-28, 1982 England India England 113 runs Manchester Jun 6-11, 1974 England India drawn - Manchester Aug 5-10, 1971 England India England 171 runs Manchester Jul 23-28, 1959 England India England inns & 207 runs Manchester Jul 17-19, 1952 England India drawn - Manchester Jul 20-23, 1946 England India drawn - Manchester Jul 25-28, 1936 Highest totals in Tests at ENG: Old Trafford, Manchester Team Score Overs RR Inns Opposition Ground Result Australia 656/8d 255.5 2.56 1 v England Manchester draw England 627/9d 201 3.11 1 v Australia Manchester draw England 611 293.1 2.08 2 v Australia Manchester draw England 592 107.4 5.49 2 v Australia Manchester draw England 589/8d 152.2 3.86 1 v Pakistan Manchester won England 571/8d 142 4.02 2 v India Manchester draw South Africa 552/5d 199.5 2.76 1 v England Manchester draw Australia 527/7d 146 3.6 1 v England Manchester draw South Africa 521/8d 195 2.67 2 v England Manchester won England 519 160.5 3.22 1 v India Manchester draw England 512 145.2 3.52 1 v Sri Lanka Manchester won Pakistan 505/9d 126 4 1 v England Manchester draw West Indies 501/6d 196 2.55 1 v England Manchester won West Indies 500 160.3 3.11 1 v England Manchester won Australia 497/8d 126 3.94 1 v England Manchester won New Zealand 496/9d 160 3.1 2 v England Manchester draw
India.com
12 hours ago
- India.com
India vs England 4th Test Dream11 Team Today: Top Fantasy Picks, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices for Manchester Test
As India gears up to face England in the 4th Test of the five-match series at Old Trafford, Manchester, all eyes are on the Dream11 fantasy cricket picks that could turn the tide for virtual managers and fans alike. With England leading 2-1, the pressure is squarely on Shubman Gill's men to bounce back and keep the series alive. Injury blows, tactical reshuffles, and the looming Manchester weather promise a contest full of drama—both on the field and on Dream11 scoreboards. India's lineup has seen a significant shake-up ahead of the Manchester Test. Akash Deep, India's breakout performer at Edgbaston, has been sidelined with a groin injury. Nitish Kumar Reddy is also out with a knee issue, and Arshdeep Singh misses out due to a hand injury. Their absence has forced the team management to dip into the reserves, leading to the inclusion of Anshul Kamboj, who is tipped to make his debut. This opens the door for Dream11 users to make bold picks—Kamboj, though uncapped, may thrive in Manchester's seamer-friendly conditions. Shardul Thakur is another likely inclusion with his knack for breakthroughs and handy lower-order runs, making him a strong all-rounder pick. Dream11 Fantasy Picks: Best Players to Watch Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant: Back from injury, Pant is a game-changer with the bat and behind the stumps. Expect explosive cameos and potential Dream11 points galore. Jamie Smith: England's young gloveman has impressed and could prove a differential pick in fantasy leagues. Batters: Shubman Gill (vc): Leading from the front, Gill will be key at No. 4 and is a must-have for his consistency and flair. Joe Root: England's backbone in the middle order, Root is an obvious fantasy asset. Yashasvi Jaiswal (c): The aggressive opener can exploit the new ball—making him captain material on Dream11. KL Rahul: His experience and technique suit English conditions. A solid pick for stability. All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja: A Dream11 favourite with his triple-threat of spin, batting, and fielding. Ben Stokes (vc): The England skipper thrives in pressure situations. Expect clutch performances in crunch moments. Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah: India's ace pacer is lethal in overcast English conditions—pick him without hesitation. Jofra Archer: Making a return to Test cricket, Archer's pace and bounce will be a challenge for Indian batters. Brydon Carse: A wildcard option with his ability to swing the ball and bowl in the middle overs. ENG vs IND Dream11 Team Suggestion Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith Batters: Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (VC) All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse Team Composition: 6 India, 5 England | Credits Left: 7.5 Predicted Playing XIs India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair/Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer Pitch & Weather Report: Manchester Likely to Play the Villain The Old Trafford pitch traditionally offers assistance to fast bowlers with movement off the seam, especially under cloudy skies. Rain is forecast throughout the five days, with Day 1 likely to be heavily affected. Moisture in the air and on the pitch could mean trouble for batters early on, adding weight to picking more pacers in your Dream11 squad. Head-to-Head at Old Trafford: England's Stronghold India has yet to win a Test at Old Trafford. In the 9 matches played here, England has won 4, while 5 have ended in draws. This historical trend underlines England's comfort at the venue—and gives fantasy managers more reasons to stack their XI with English players.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Your careers will end: Indian badminton players threatened at World University Games
Several Indian badminton players at the World University Games were threatened by team management after raising concerns about severe mismanagement behind the scenes. Multiple sources confirmed to India Today that the players were warned to remain silent or face consequences once they returned to erupted on Monday, July 21, just hours after India secured its first-ever medal in the mixed team event at the Games, being hosted in Germany. Under the leadership of World No. 47 Sathish Kumar Karunakaran, the team comprising Devika Sihag, Saneeth Dayanand, Tasnim Mir, Varshini Viswanath Sri, and Vaishnavi Khadkekar clinched the bronze should have been a historic moment quickly soured when one of the players, Alisha Khan, publicly alleged gross mismanagement by Indian officials. She claimed that only 6 out of 12 squad members were allowed to compete in the event because team managers BV Rao and Rashmi Ramachandra failed to submit the full list of players during the official managers' meeting with tournament authorities. Baljeet Singh, head of the Indian delegation, attempted to explain the incident in an interview with The Tribune, stating that coaches had selected the 'strongest' players in pursuit of a medal. However, players India Today spoke with strongly refuted this, accusing Singh and the managers of lying and incompetence.'We've been told that our careers will end once we return to India. That our BAI-IDs (Badminton Association of India IDs) will be revoked and we'll be barred from future competitions,' one player said under the condition of anonymity.'All the players, those who played and those who didn't, are united. We've all faced mismanagement throughout this tournament,' said MISMANAGEMENT BEHIND THE SCENESIndia Today has learnt that the Indian team had no practice court reserved before the tournament began because the managers allegedly forgot to book one. Players also had no shuttles for training, as no one from the Indian camp approached FISU (the University Games authority) to request to improvise, players initially used personal shuttles and later had to borrow used ones from other teams just to prepare for the 12 players selected to represent India, six — Rohan Kumar, Darshan Pujari, Aditi Bhatt, Abhinash Mohanty, Viraj Kuvale, and Alisha Khan — never got a chance to compete. Apparently the officials had forgotten their names during team said they only learnt of their omission when the team list for the first round was announced. Upon enquiry, they were reportedly told their names weren't included due to an players approached FISU officials to correct the error, they were told it was too late and that multiple reminders had been given to finalise the squad.'We only found out we weren't playing on the day of the first match. When we asked, the managers casually said they had forgotten to include our names,' a player a strongly worded Instagram post, Alisha Khan expressed the emotional and professional impact of the blunder.'The six who got to play gave their best and won bronze. But only they will now receive podium honours, merit certificates, government jobs, cash awards, and recognition. The rest of us return empty-handed, not due to lack of effort, but because of a careless blunder by the officials,' she MOUNT IN INDIAN CAMPWith only six players available throughout the mixed team event, physical strain has taken its toll. India Today can confirm that team leader Sathish Karunakaran has suffered a swollen ankle and is unlikely to participate in the upcoming individual also revealed that the team had no physiotherapist present, forcing them to manage injuries on their own. Several members of the mixed team squad are now nursing injuries, raising concerns about India's chances in the individual controversy at the World University Games not only exposed alarming lapses in team management but also raised serious questions about athlete welfare and accountability within Indian sports administration. As young players face threats to their careers for speaking out, the episode underscores the urgent need for systemic reform and independent oversight to ensure that such negligence and intimidation are not repeated.- EndsTrending Reel
