- Pope and Woakes could replace Butler and Curran
- Off-spinner Ashwin poised to return for India
The Oval Test is synonymous with summer’s end; one final hurrah before the leaves begin to fall and, along with settling any unfinished business, a chance for England’s cricketers to book their places on the plane for the winter tours.
Not this time. The fourth Test against India that starts on Thursday will not decide a series that is locked at 1‑1 and still has a finale in Manchester next week. As for selection, uncertainty still reigns over quarantine requirements for the Ashes and thus which players will make themselves available.
Written by Ali Martin at the Kia Oval
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/01/unpredictable-series-england-india-seeking-stabilty-fourth-test-the-oval under the title “Unpredictable series leaves England and India seeking stability”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
