Having already conceded the series, India will leave everything on the field in the final Test at The Oval to save face, a match that also serves as Alastair Cook's farewell to international cricket.
England V India an overview
The 5th Test will be held at The Oval in London, kicking off Thursday, September 7, at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT).The Oval, London
5th Test
Thursday, 7 September, 11.00 local, 10.00 GMT
After a grueling two-month journey consisting of 10 international matches and 17 full days of cricket, the England-India saga is reaching its end. Thursday, September 7th, marks a poignant moment as England's former captain says his final goodbye to the sport. While it's the closing chapter of a legendary career, his teammates are focused on securing a win to make the send-off special.th of September where he will take his final bow to the game he loved so much. One final day and another chapter into the annals of Cricket but his teammates will want to see him off with a win.
Trailing 3-1 in the series, India's primary goal is to salvage some dignity by finishing 3-2 rather than suffering a 4-1 defeat, despite the challenge of facing Alastair Cook. The squad is under immense pressure to deliver, with Captain Virat Kohli's insistence that they must 'cross the line' echoing in their minds.
There is a strong possibility that Prithvi Shaw or Hanuma Vihari, both of whom arrived recently for the final two Tests, could make their Test debut. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja may find himself back in the starting XI.
Key players :
Sam Curran (England): He has been a constant nuisance for the Indian side, claiming eight wickets across three games at an average of 23.37. Even more impressive is his batting, where he topped the English charts with 251 runs at an average of 50.20.Sam Curran ( England ): He has picked up eight wickets in three matches at 23.37 and scored 251 with an average of 50.20 the best among the other English batsmen in this series. Needless to add he’s been a thorn in India’s side.
Virat Kohli (India): Kohli's dedication has been unquestionable throughout the series. While Pujara and Rahane provided support, Kohli essentially shouldered the entire batting load. His unwavering form is evident in his stats, having amassed 544 runs at a stellar average of 68.Virat Kohli ( India ): Who can suspect his commitment to performance in the series, one would need to ask what would India would have done without him he’s been carrying all the batting responsibilities single handedly, notwithstanding the contribution of others like Pujara and Rahane. But it was his ability that has not wavered. 544 runs at an average of 68 bears testimony.
Squads
England Squad: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Alastair Cook, Sam Curran, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Chris WoakesEngland: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Alastair Cook, Sam Curran, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes
India Squad: Virat Kohli (c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik, Karun Nair, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur, Hanuma Vihari, Umesh YadavIndia: Virat Kohli (c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik, Karun Nair, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur, Hanuma Vihari, Umesh Yadav
