Next to the fifth test between India and England, BCCI has posted an inspiring video with coach Gautam Gambhir and Visuals in the Oval of the Indian team. The India goes to the competition with the opportunity to level the series 2–2, earning a series draw as he did in 2021–22.In the video, the BCCI used Gambhir’s words at the beginning of the series as he tried to inspire the young squad, a team that is in infection after the retirement of veteran R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.“I want to say that there are two ways to see this tour: one is that we are without our three most experienced players or we have got this unprecedented opportunity to do something special for the country because there is no great respect. Come on, “he said.After leaving for the competition, England and India are ready to field a lot of converted teams for the decisive test at the Oval starting on Thursday, England captain Ben Stokes exited due to a shoulder injury and faced uncertainty on the availability of Jasprit Bumrah to India.England have made four changes on their side after the fourth test drawn in Old Trafford. Spin-bouling will make her first examination appearance of 2025 in place of all-rounder Jacob Bethel Stokes.The absence of Stokes is a major setback for England as he became the fourth English cricketer recently to score a century and take five wickets in the same test at Old Trafford. He is also taking the lead wickets of the series with 17 wickets at 25.23.Stokes told reporters on Wednesday, “I am clearly disappointed that the series are not able to finish.England’s speed attack will include Josh tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton team, while Jofra Archer and Bridan Cars will be rested. Liam Dawson is released, leaving England without an expert spinner.The selection of India’s team rests on the availability of Bumrah. The world’s top ranked Test bowler has already played three games in the series, as planned due to his previous back injury, and bowled 33 overs in Old Trafford.India captain Shubman Gill said on Wednesday, “We are going to make a decision tomorrow (Thursday). The wicket looks very green. Therefore, we will see how it came out.”India could remember Akash Deep, which claimed 10 wickets in the second Test in Edgbaston, but missed the Lord’s Test due to a back injury. He should also replace wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who fractured his leg in Manchester, in which Dhruv Juraral captured.The series is marked by increasing stress. India refused to join hands for the initial draw in the fourth Test, when Gill accused England of a strategy periodically at Lord’s. There was also a dispute between India’s coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval Groundsman Lee Fortis.“I think once the match is over, there is a mutual respect between the two teams,” Gill said about the warm moments of the series.
