By Kaif - Jul 28, 2025 12:13 PM
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IND vs ENG 5th Test: Team India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has played three Test matches so far on the England tour. It was already decided about the England tour that Bumrah would play only three matches.
But now the question is arising regarding the fifth and final Test to be played at The Oval in London (Ind vs Eng 5th Test) from July 31, will Bumrah be a part of the team or will he be given rest? On this, coach Gautam Gambhir has given a big update in the press conference on Sunday.
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Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear in the press conference on Sunday that there is no concern about the fitness of the fast bowlers. He said that all the fast bowlers are fit. There is no injury problem.
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During this, when a direct question was asked about Bumrah's availability, he did not give any clear answer. He said,
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Let us tell you that in the fourth Test played in Manchester, there was a decline in the speed of Bumrah's bowling and once he was seen stumbling while climbing the stairs while going towards the dressing room, which increased the speculation about his fitness. Now it has to be seen whether Bumrah will be seen playing in the fifth Test match or not
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Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, Team India batted brilliantly in the Manchester Test and drew the match. With the help of brilliant centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, India scored 425/4 and managed to save the match.
At present, the England team is leading the series 2-1 and even if the Oval Test is drawn, it will win the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In such a situation, India will be eyeing to win the match at all costs.
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