Akash Deep to debut for India in fourth Test against England: Reports

For the fourth Test match against England which will be played in Ranchi on 23rd February. India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the fourth Test match. In the three Test matches played till now, Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker as he has picked 17 wickets with an average of 13.95. 

In the second Test match against England in Vizag Jasprit Bumrah took nine wickets in both innings combined. With this performance, he rises to the No.1 position in the Test rankings of bowlers. India levelled the series in Vizag and took a 2-1 lead in Rajkot. So far, in the three Test matches, Jasprit Bumrah has bowled 80.5 over. Keeping this thing in mind team management will rest Jasprit Burmah to manage his workload.

Bowler replacing Jasprit Bumrah has taken big responsibility

The question arises if Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the fourth test who will replace him as India played with two fast bowlers and three spinners so far in the series. This is a big task for team management as Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are in line for a place. Ahead of the third Test match, the Indian Cricket Board released Mukesh Kumar. As Mohammed Siraj was rested in the second Test match Mukesh Kumar played in place of him. In the second Test match, he took 1 wicket while giving 70 runs. His career-best performance came for Bengal against Bihar in the Ranji Trophy final.

On the other hand, Akash Deep has got his maiden call for the Test. Akash Deep has played 29 first-class games and picked 103 wickets with an average of 23.18. In an official Test match against England Lions Akash Deep took 11 wickets in two India A matches.

To replace Jasprit Bumrah is not an easy task as his contribution and accuracy are unmatchable. The bowler replacing him will need to take big responsibility as India leads the Test series by 2-1.