ENG vs IND [WATCH]: Hanuman Chalisa echoes in Indian dressing room ahead of crucial 4th Test vs England

After three breathtaking games in the five-match Test series between two top cricketing sides, England and India, the focus now shifts to the all-important fourth Test. As both teams prepare intensely for the crucial match, a video shared by the Indian cricket team ahead of a practice session has gone viral on social media. The clip offers a glimpse into the off-field lives of the players and the relaxed, upbeat atmosphere within the squad, striking a chord with fans.

Hanuman Chalisa in the Indian dressing room ahead of Manchester Test

In a nearly three-minute video shared by RevSportzGlobal, the Indian dressing room is seen echoing with the Hanuman Chalisa, a devotional hymn praising Lord Hanuman, just moments before a practice session. Mohammed Siraj and Rishabh Pant are spotted chatting on the balcony, while the rest of the squad gears up for a high-intensity training session amid tight security arrangements. Additionally, India’s net bowlers are seen arriving at the ground in full cricket gear. Strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux is also captured making preparations on the field for the start of a fitness session.

Here’s the video:

🚨"Hanuman Chalisa" sets the tone in Team India's Dressing Room!

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal)

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India eye crucial Manchester win to keep series alive

With India trailing 2-1 in the series, a win in Manchester becomes imperative to stay alive in the contest. After a dominant victory in Edgbaston, Team India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat at Lord’s. Under a new captain and without the legendary trio of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, the pressure to deliver is immense. India’s red-ball performances in recent times have come under heavy scrutiny following back-to-back disappointing results.

It all began with a shock whitewash at home against New Zealand last year, followed by a crushing defeat to Australia in the  Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25. That loss saw India slip to No. 3 in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, knocking them out of contention for the WTC 2025 Final. The fourth Test in Manchester now presents a golden opportunity for India to reclaim their lost legacy in Test cricket.

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