IND vs Eng | Ben Stokes warned Team India on sledging before the 4th Test: ‘Heat will be shown’. Cricket news
Timesofindia.com in manchester: England captain Ben Stokes has issued a subtle warning to Team India yet before the fourth Test at Old Trafford starting on Wednesday, indicating that his side would not be away from the on-field heat.Speaking to reporters on the eve of the match, Stokes said, “This is a huge series, and will be shown to be shown. England is good? Possible. We will not deliberately start anything, but we will not take any backward steps.”Currently, the 2–1 series ahead of England, already seen some intensive exchange, and Stokes made it clear that his team is ready for more.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Considering the break after England’s victory at Lord’s, Stokes revealed his struggles. “I was in my bed for two days … it felt as if I was in a long distance relationship with my family,” he jokingly said. “It was a good win and a good break. We will see to apply the same energy next week.”
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England confirmed a change in their XI, in which Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson replaces the injured Shoaib Bashir. Stokes said, “Dawson is really performing well. They were called back to the team, and I am sure there will be veins, but they have experienced enough to handle it.”Stokes also praised Chris Woakes, who returns after a break. He said, “We had a big break, a good opportunity. Vox has a good record here,” he said.
Dawson’s return is a notable story. The 35 -year -old will play his first Test since 2017, step for Bashir, who faced a broken finger during the Lord’s examination. Dawson’s domestic record is impressive, with 371 first -class wickets and a string of standout performance in the last two sessions.For India, the spotlight unaccounted pacer may fall on Anshul Kamboj, which was affected during the net sessions. Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh can make their debut with Kamboj Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Sirj, Shardul Thakur and Prasad Krishna.England’s XI for the 4th Test against India: Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Jofra Archer.
