For the fourth Test, which begins in Ranchi on February 23, KL Rahul is expected to get back into the middle order. Rahul missed the matches in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot because of knee and quadriceps problems.
Rahul’s recovery after the quad injury he sustained during the first Test in Hyderabad has gone well. He was going to be back in time for Rajkot. He was ultimately deemed to be just “90 percent fit,” according to an Indian Cricket Board medical report, and it was agreed that he ought to sit out. Rajat Patidar, who hasn’t scored well in his first two Test matches, may move aside if Rahul makes a comeback.
India’s 434-run victory in Rajkot stands as their highest run total ever. This comes after their two innings saw them score 445 and 430 runs, respectively. That illustrates just how awful England’s batsmanship was. They ended the second day at 207/2, 319 all out, and were bowled out for 122 on the fourth.
Rohit Sharma said, “I thought the game will go to the fifth day. We had only 40 overs to bowl today and we thought 130 overs to get them out will be quite comfortable. More than runs, it was how many overs we need to get them out. By no means did I expect that it will get over by this evening.”
Rohit Sharma praises Ravindra Jadeja’s epic performance
It also demonstrates how disastrous things can go when everything go wrong with England’s disruptive current approach. Because of the spell that the local hero Ravindra Jadeja cast over England, India was able to defeat them easily. His first innings of 112. was followed by his 13th five-wicket haul.
The Team India skipper said, “We’ve seen him over the years. He understands the conditions really well; he knows exactly what the game is and what his game is. Then he goes and does it, backs it up. This is his hometown. More than anyone else, he knows these conditions better.”
Fans react as KL Rahul set to return for fourth Test against England in Ranchi: –
KL Rahul likely to be back for the 4th Test against England in Ranchi. (SportsTak). pic.twitter.com/upfdu8Qntc
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 19, 2024
He will 100% come in and patidar will be benched.
— Nirmal Roy (@nroy11) February 19, 2024
Replacement of Rajat Patidar
— Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) February 19, 2024
In place of Rajat patidar?
— Anshuman Singh (@indiancrusher) February 19, 2024
Good news for Team India and Captain Bumrah
— Praneeth (@fantasy_d11) February 19, 2024
I think Sarfaraz and Dhrub both deserve to play next test
— Just My Thoughts (@NoContextLifeX) February 19, 2024
Hope not for replacing Sarfaraz
— Donald Trump (Parody) (@magatriumph) February 19, 2024
Finally we can see some test innings
— Bavuma Academy (@AcademyBavuma) February 19, 2024
Gill drop?
— Amit Jha (@amit_code) February 19, 2024
Kon bahar hoga
Dhruv or sarfaraz or patidar…?— M Santhosh (@SANTHOSH_21M) February 19, 2024
Don’t need, let the youngsters get their chances.
— Pichaa Paati (@Pichaa_paati) February 19, 2024
