According to several media reports, Team India will line up without the likes of its lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The pacer was advised by the BCCI's medical team not to feature in the fifth Test match, considering his workload management
In his absence, the pacer Akash Deep may likely make his appearance in the playing XI. He missed out on the previous match, owing to a groin injury
Arshdeep Singh can emerge as a potential replacement for Bumrah. The 26-year-old has been an exceptional performer for the side in the white-ball formats, but has yet to make his debut in the traditional format. Bumrah's absence may come as an opportunity for Arshdeep
Kuldeep Yadav, who has been waiting to make an impact in the series since the first match, can be the potential replacement. Although the addition of one spinner can reduce the chances of bringing in one pacer, Kuldeep possesses the ability to claim wickets at crucial times
The fifth Test match is set to be scheduled at The Oval, starting from July 31. If England wins the match, they will eventually seal the series by 3-1, but if Team India comes victorious, the series will then end tied at 2-2
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