(Cricket News) On a shattered Ranchi surface, England will roll the dice in this must-win match against India, featuring Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir. The only two changes from the 434-run loss to India in Rajkot are these two, who will take the places of Mark Wood and Rehan Ahmed. England is now 2-1 behind and really needs to win this five-match series.

After suffering a back spasm during the first innings of the third Ashes Test in July of last year, which also happened to be his last competitive match, Robinson will play his maiden Test in India. James Anderson, who bowled 38 overs in the third Test at Rajkot and finished with match stats of 1 for 139, will bat beside him.

Bashir, the offspinner from Somerset, was also selected ahead of Rehan, the second-highest wicket-taker for the squad with 11 wickets at 44 from three games. Rehan, 19, has bowled with great effort, but in Rajkot’s second innings, he was singled out by India’s batsmen, especially Yashasvi Jaiswal, for 1 for 108 from 25 overs.

The choice to go with Bashir’s highly actioned finger-spin instead of Rehan’s wrist-spin shows that England thinks the surface Stokes mentioned is “interesting” and will help create a fast-paced, spin-friendly game. Dan Lawrence of Surrey, who can provide occasional off-spin and strengthen the batting, was also a contender for Bashir’s position.

Rather, Bashir will form a slow-bowling duo with Tom Hartley and Joe Root. After being forced to miss the first Test of the series in Hyderabad due to visa concerns, Bashir made his debut in the second Test at Visakhapatnam, taking 3 for 138 and 1 for 58 in the match.

Regarding Bashir’s selection, Stokes said, “We do want to look at the pitch two days out and one day out, because that is how we like to pick our XIs.” “You should try to gauge or at least suggest to yourself which XI you believe will provide you the best opportunity.

Looking at that, I believe there will be help with spin, but I also believe that someone like Bash, who delivers the ball from such a high release point, will help us get more into the game because of the extra bounce he receives.”

Robinson will be wearing his 20th cap, and his choice is an indication of confidence in the 30-year-old. He has been dismissed 76 times at an average of 22.21, although issues have always been raised about his endurance and ability to bowl several periods at a consistently difficult pace for the entirety of a Test match.

He gets the opportunity to establish his value as a Test bowler once more when England most needs him, having worked hard over the past nine months to increase his fitness.

Stokes remarked, “I am really thrilled for him to get his try.” “The manner in which he has conducted himself, he has been an amazing professional. It is really upsetting that you will not be playing the first three games, especially for someone who has been so important to the team over the last two years.

It is a terrific way to work when someone can keep things moving even after you realize how disappointing it is to not play. This is the moment of opportunity. He is completed all the necessary tasks, and I can not wait to see him at the park once more.”

The veteran Anderson, who was thought to be among the bowlers most likely to be substituted due to his intense exertion in Rajkot and the short break between games, will play beside him. In his two appearances so far, he has taken six wickets at an average of 35.83. Stokes, though, believes the 41-year-old, who has 696 career dismissals to his credit, will lead the line once more.

Jimmy Anderson is the one person you should look up to if you are a budding fast bowler. Not just how many wickets he has, but also how durable he is for his age. Fit and ready to go, feeling as fresh as a violin, backing a very demanding Test match in five days. Because of his age, longevity, and number of wickets, Jimmy is an amazing role model for any young children who aspire to be fast bowlers in the future.

“The way he is changed his style of play over the past two years; you have seen him dedicate himself to delivering bouncers, bowl right-handers around the wicket, and use his skills when the situation calls for it.

It is amazing that he can even claim to be getting close to 700 Test wickets as a fast bowler. Because of where we are in the series, I believe he will be aware of that, but I doubt it will be his main concern this week.”

England Playing XI: 1⁠ Zak ⁠Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Jonny Bairstow, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Ben Foakes (wk), 8 Tom Hartley, 9 Ollie Robinson, 10 James Anderson, 11 Shoaib Bashir.

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