The conjectures are now complete. In the fourth Test of the series, which will be played in Manchester on Wednesday for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah will represent India against England. With the series now 2-1 in favor of England, India's pacer spearhead will play his third Test of the series as India tries to win and tie the series 2-2. His participation in the series had been limited to three games due to workload management. This probably indicates that Bumrah will miss the last and fifth Test at the Oval, which begins on July 31. However, that's a conversation for a future occasion. Since another loss will mean the end of India's hopes of winning the series, they must now win at Old Trafford.

When the first ball is thrown at the Old Trafford stadium, the veteran pro will indeed be in action, according to Mohammed Siraj, Bumrah's new-ball partner. With their most memorable escape being led by a young Sachin Tendulkar and his first Test century in 1990, India has not yet won a Test match in Manchester. Nevertheless, India won't care about this trivia because they were also winless at Edgbaston not too long ago, but things improved after a strong performance in the second Test of the series. The status of Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh was also confirmed by Siraj.

Two days before the game, Siraj said, "Jassi bhai toh khelenge," which means that Jasprit Bumrah will definitely play. As of right now, that's what I'm aware of. Since the situation is constantly shifting, we intend to find out what is in the team's best interests. Akash Deep suffered a groin injury. Despite his morning bowling, the decisive decision will be made just before the game begins. Siraj told reporters on Monday that Arshdeep Singh's finger had been sliced, and that Anshul had entered the game correctly as well.

At the very least, Bumrah's presence removes one worry off of head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has to be scrambling about trying to find the ideal team lineup. Who will be India's third pacer now that Arshdeep Singh is out and Akash Deep is still cautious? Given the finger injury he sustained at Lord's, will Rishabh Pant continue to wicket and bat, or will he be restricted to playing only as a specialist batter? Will they go back to Prasidh Krishna, or will Anshul Kamboj make his debut? Will Karun Nair have another chance? And if so, what about Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has also been eliminated from the Test?

The workhorse Muhammad Siraj

Notwithstanding all of these concerns, one thing is certain. The new ball will be split between Siraj and Bumrah. Let's spare a thought for Siraj, who continues to be India's workhorse, even though everyone has been focused on Bumrah. Siraj is the series' top wicket-taker with 13 scalps, while Bumrah is only one strike away.

"God has blessed me with good health. I want to represent my nation by making the most of every chance and playing as many games as I can," he stated.

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