'There's a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal's game.'
Shahid Kapoor traded his script for a bat as he stepped onto the legendary turf of Lord's Cricket Ground in London
Firmly establishing his credentials in the longest format of the game, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday reached a significant milestone, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 47-year-old record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series.
Shubman Gill's toss woes continued as England opted to bowl in the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Thursday.
Nair will bat at No 5 at The Oval in what many see as his last chance at redemption.
Ambati Rayudu picked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's best ever captain ahead of the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev.
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain also praised Rahul's methodical approach to batting.
For Gambhir, the Oval Test isn't just about levelling the series, it's about reaffirming his credentials as a long-term leader of this talented Indian squad.
The 31-year-old Hyderabad pacer was instrumental in India's victory in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he blew away the English team with a fiery spell of 6/70.
Historically, the surface deteriorates and it is expected to be no different in this Test.
How India's players enjoyed their time in Wednesday's training session.
As England and India gear up for the final Test of the fiercely fought five-match series starting at The Oval on Thursday, a number of individuals on either side will be on the cusp of major individual milestones.
"Came here to give myself every chance to play just as batter": Stokes after being ruled out of Oval Test
Ben Stokes was ruled out due to a shoulder muscle tear.
The 24-year-old Jurel stepped in as keeper twice during the series - once after Pant took a blow to his finger in the third Test at Lord's, and again in the Manchester Test when Pant sustained a foot injury that ruled him out.
India's hopes of drawing the series at The Oval may hinge on one question: will Jasprit Bumrah play?
The two sides are set to face each other in the semi-finals of the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL), but deepening diplomatic strains and strong public sentiment in India have cast serious doubt on whether the match will actually take place.
Ashwin warned that England may have 'poked the bear' with their recent behaviour, pointing to the post-match tensions in Manchester and now the Oval pitch spat as signs that India are being pushed into a corner - a place where they historically thrive.
'I've never seen anything like it in my life.'
India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fifth and final Test against England, at The Oval starting on Thursday, due to workload management concerns.
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