India vs England 4th Test: Pant Injured, Bumrah on Alert – Full List of Injured & Doubtful Players

by | July 22, 2025 11:50 am

The fourth Test between India and England kicks off at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 23, 2025. With England leading 2–1 in the five-match series, the pressure is on India not just to level the series, but to manage a growing list of injury concerns.

Ruled Out or Highly Doubtful

  • Arshdeep Singh
    • Suffered a cut on his bowling hand during net practice.
    • Medical team is monitoring the wound; stitches might be needed.
    • Status: Highly Doubtful.
  • Akash Deep
    • Limped off during the third Test at Lord’s.
    • Fitness assessment ongoing.
    • Status: Uncertain
  • Note: Nitish Reddy is ruled out of series due to knee injury.

Doubtful but Traveling

  • Jasprit Bumrah
    • Recently returned from back issue.
    • Rested during the second Test; bowled full pace in nets this week.
    • Assistant coach hints he may play but workload will dictate final call.
    • Status: Likely but Not Confirmed.
  • Rishabh Pant
    • Injured left index finger while keeping in the third Test.
    • Avoided full wicketkeeping drills in practice but batted freely.
    • Skipper Shubman Gill expects him to play.
    • Status: Expected to play as batter; wicketkeeping TBD.
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Selection Challenges Ahead

  • Bowling Dilemma
  • With Arshdeep and Akash Deep possibly out, India’s pace attack depends heavily on Bumrah and Siraj.
  • Strategic risk if Bumrah plays back-to-back Tests post-recovery.

Wicketkeeping Backup

  • If Pant doesn’t keep, Dhruv Jurel could step in.
  • He has prior experience from the Lord’s Test.

 Fitness Summary at a Glance

Player Injury Status
Arshdeep Singh Doubtful/Cut on hand
Akash DeepDoubtful/ groin niggle
Jasprit Bumrah Likely to play (load managed)
Nitish Reddy Knee Injury (ruled out)
Rishabh Pant Expected to play (TBD)

Conclusion

India’s 4th Test selection now hinges on fitness vs risk. With limited bowling depth and Pant’s keeping in question, the team management faces a tough balancing act. Manchester could be the turning point not just in the series, but in defining how India handles high-pressure injury management.

Written by RITESH SINGH