Key Players Bumrah and Rahul Out for India in Ranchi Test

Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for the fourth Test between England and India in Ranchi as part of India’s strategy to manage the bowler’s workload. Bumrah contributed significantly to India’s victory in the third Test taking two key wickets.

KL Rahul is ruled out of the fourth Test and Virat Kohli is absent for personal reasons. Bumrah’s absence offers relief to England and captain Joe Root who has faced Bumrah in each of the previous three Tests. Mukesh Kumar rejoins the squad and England may consider rotating players like Jimmy Anderson.

Ben Stokes might accelerate his return to bowling all-rounder status.