Washington Sundar OUT, Debut For 26-Year-Old: 1983 WC Winner Predicts India Playing XI For 4th Test Vs ENG

July 18,2025
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Washington Sundar OUT, Debut For 26-Year-Old: 1983 WC Winner Predicts India Playing XI For 4th Test Vs ENG

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India are all set to take on England in the 4th Test of the five-match series from July 23 (Thursday) at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. This is a crucial match for India, since they are 1-2 down in the series, after the heartbreaking loss in the 3rd Test at Lord's. This Manchester test will be a do-or-die match for the Indian team because a loss would mean that they would lose the series with the final match to play. World Cup winner in 1983, legendary India batter Dilip Vengsarkar, has named two changes that India should make in the playing XI.
In an interaction with Revsportz, Vengsarkar said that he would pick Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh in the playing XI for the 4th Tests. Kuldeep is yet to play in the series, while Arshdeep is waiting for his debut in Test cricket, after getting his maiden call up in the red-ball side.
"I would pick Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav. Arshdeep is a good left-arm bowler who can move the ball in the air and off the wicket, which is crucial in English conditions. He can also reverse-swing the ball, which is important. I have seen him bowl," Vengsarkar said.

Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar OUT

Dilip Vengsarkar said that Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar should make way for Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav. This is because according to the legend, one cannot win a Test match with part-time bowlers
"I would drop Nitish Reddy and perhaps one more player to make room for Arshdeep. I think Siraj and Bumrah should keep their places, but Reddy could make way. Kuldeep Yadav could also replace someone like Washington Sundar. You need five bowlers in a Test match to win it. If your six batters can’t put up a good total, the bowlers need to take responsibility. You can’t win a Test match with part-time bowlers," he said.