England announces playing XI for 4th Test at Ranchi, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir get inculded.

England suffered back-to-back defeats against India in Vizag and Rajkot following their triumph in the initial Test in Hyderabad. Criticism has arisen regarding their Bazball strategy, with a former England Captain also questioning their approach.

In an effort to redeem themselves, England prepares for the fourth Test in Ranchi, making two notable changes to their lineup. Shoaib Bashir replaces Rehan Ahmed to address bowling issues encountered in Rajkot, while Ollie Robinson returns instead of Mark Wood, anticipating spin-friendly conditions later in the match. The focus now falls on young Bashir as England strives to regain its winning momentum. The Ranchi pitch is anticipated to challenge both teams, with spinners expected to play pivotal roles as the game progresses. All attention is on England as they seek to reverse the trend in the ongoing Test series against India.

Bashir, who debuted in Vishakapatnam, impressed with four wickets, including key scalps like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Despite his performance, he was sidelined for the third Test. While there was speculation about Dan Lawrence’s inclusion, England has persisted with Jonny Bairstow, despite his batting struggles thus far. Despite calls for rest, James Anderson, aged 41, retains his spot, while Tom Hartley, the left-arm orthodox spinner, also retains his position after a notable performance in Hyderabad.

England XI playing Zak Crawley, Ben⁠ ⁠Duckett, Ollie ⁠Pope, Joe ⁠Root, Jonny ⁠Bairstow, Ben⁠ ⁠Stokes (c), Ben ⁠Foakes (wk), Tom⁠ ⁠Hartley, Ollie ⁠Robinson, James Anderson, Shoaib⁠ ⁠Bashir

England aims to bounce back from the disappointing loss in Rajkot. With the series hanging in the balance, England looks to stage a comeback in Ranchi to level the scores ahead of the final showdown in Dharamsala. The spotlight now shifts to their experienced players to deliver when it matters most.