Two fast-bowling all-rounders look to be in a battle for one spot, while a decision between Prasidh Krishna and left-armer Arshdeep Singh could be condition-dependent.
Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.
'For us, and for Indian Test cricket going into the future, this will rank right at the top.'
IMAGES from Day 1 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Thursday.
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The Indian men's and women's cricket teams, led by captains Shubman Gill and Harmanpreet Kaur, met King Charles III, at St. James's Palace.
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While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.
England have requested a pitch with 'plenty of life in it' as they look to unleash returning pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson in the third Test against India at Lord's.
With the series now level and momentum on India's side, Gill will be hoping the belief, resilience and unity on display in Birmingham will carry through to the remaining three Tests.
'They were to disperse today but with the announcement of a ceasefire and talk of an early resumption happening, they decided to stay on in Ahmedabad.'
'When your coach is backing you so strongly, it builds inner belief -- and that showed on the field.'
'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'
'He is one of the most valuable players in India.'
After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.
Gujarat Titans senior batter Jos Buttler admitted he was "embarrassed" after dropping Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt during their IPL match. However, Buttler made amends by smashing 73 not out off 39 balls, leading his team to an eight-wicket victory. Buttler's knock was marked by creativity and aggression as GT chased down the target of 170 in 17.5 overs.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday
India pacer Prasidh Krishna relished the banter with 'good mate' Joe Root on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test, and said riling up England's batting mainstay was part of the team's plans.
Ahead of the 2nd Test starting on Wednesday, July 2, former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had some advice for Gill, as the visitors look to level the five-match Test series.
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'Five spinners, Siraj ignored for Rana, and Jaiswal dropped. Brain-faded captain and coach combo!'
Asaduddin Owaisi, once known more for his fiery medium fast bowling than for his fiery oratory, recalls besting future India paceman Venkatesh Prasad in an inter-university final match in the early 90s.
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A little bit of "needling" from Mohammad Siraj, Royal Challengers Bangalore's best bowler, spurred Phil Salt to play a match-winning innings for Delhi Capitals at the Ferozshah Kotla.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
The usually mobbed Indian cricket team likes training in a relaxed atmosphere and that was evident in their body language as the players went about their business in their only practice session at the Kent County Cricket Ground before the fourth Test in Manchester.
England lead 2-1 in the series and victory at Old Trafford would seal it.
'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'
Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
India will ponder whether they want to include Washington Sundar, who is quite handy with the bat or Kuldeep Yadav, who is a much better wicket-taking option.
Washington Sundar's bold prediction that the visitors would seal the win 'probably in the first session' turned into a haunting soundbite, as England staged a spirited comeback to snatch a 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series.
India lifted the Asia Cup after routing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final with Mohammed Siraj claiming a career-best 6/21.
Thakur, who resumed Day 3 unbeaten, brought up his century with ease, reinforcing his case as the ideal seam-bowling all-rounder ahead of the Leeds Test.
India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.
'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'
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In all likelihood, Jasprit Bumrah could be given a break for the second Test to be played at Edgbaston from July 2 and return for the third Test, to be held at Lord's from July 10-14.
