India and England are poised to face off in the fourth Test of their five-match series, scheduled to be held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi from February 22 onwards. The upcoming match carries considerable weight for Ben Stokes & Co. as they trail 1-2 in the ongoing series.

In the previous Test, India registered their mo?st significant triumph in red-ball cricket after defeating England by?? 434 runs at Rajkot’s Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Test Stats and Records at JSCA International Stadium Complex:

• Total matches: 2
• Matches won batting first: 1
• Average 1st inns scores: 474
• Average 2nd inns scores: 382
• Average 3rd inns scores: 168
• Average 4th inns scores: 172
• Highest total recorded: 603/9 (210 Overs) by India vs Australia
• Lowest total recorded: 133/10 (48 Overs) by South Africa vs India

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JSCA International Stadium Complex Pitch Report:

The JS??CA Stadium pitch has been favourable to batters in the first two days, yet tends to offer assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Meanwhile, ?the last Test at this venue, played in 2019, witnessed some success for the fast bowlers.

Although pacers may find some support early in the game, another turning pitch is anticipated for the upcoming Test between India and England. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are set to be joined by Kuldeep Yadav, providing additional spin bowling option.

Ranchi Weather forecast

The weather outlook for Friday (February 23) to Tuesday (February 27) predicts warm conditions persisting from the first to the fourth day, with temperatu??res reaching?? highs of 27-30°C. However, there is a possibility of rain on the fifth day (February 27), posing a potential interruption to play if the match extends to the final day.

India vs England, 4th Test: Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj??, Akash Deep

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, ?Ben? Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir

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The recent string of losses for England in the ongoing five-match Test series against India has not only disappointed but also i?rk?ed former cricketers.

England’s ongoing struggles in the Test series against India

Although the visitors kicked off the series with a notable 28 runs victory, they struggled to maintain the winning momentum. India staged a strong comeback in Visakhapatnam, registering a convincing 106 runs win, and then delivered their most resounding performance against the Ben Stokes-led side with a ??colossal 434 runs v?ictory in Rajkot.

Alastair Cook’s strategic changes proposal for the Ranchi Test

With England facing a challenging situation, a resilient comeback is on their agenda as they aim to level the series and keep their hopes alive by winning the fourth Test that is scheduled to take place in Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium Complex on Friday. In the midst of this, former captain Alastair Cook has proposed three crucial changes to England’s playing XI for the upcoming fourth Test in Ranchi.

Cook advocates for a fresh face

Cook emphasized the need for a strategic change by urging England to drop wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow in the next fixture, aiming to ‘protect the player’ amidst his challenging run in the series. Bairstow, playing as a specialist batter, has faced a difficult time, averaging 17.00 with 104 runs in total so far in six innings. In discussions with TNT Sport, Cook suggested introducing a ‘fresh face’ like Dan Lawrence as a potential replacement for ?the struggling Bairstow.

“I’m taking him [Bairstow] out of the firing line to protect the player, as I think he’s had a tough tour so far and India is a tough place to keep going on the treadmill. I’m not saying he’ll never play Test cricket again, but it’s good to have someone who’s fresh of all the debris of this series so far. When you’re not scoring runs, there’s a build-up of pressure and momentum from certain bowlers on you, so I’d let Dan Lawrence have a go,” Cook said.

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Managing workload

In terms of bowling changes, Cook advocated for a shift in the lineup, proposing the inclusion of Ollie Robinson and the uncapped Gus Atkinson for the upcoming 4th Test in Ranchi. He emphasized the importance of resting both James Anderson and Mark Wood to ensure their ??freshness for the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala, where cond??itions generally favour fast bowlers. Cook aimed for a strategic rotation to optimize the performance of the pace bowlers in the challenging series against India.

“I think James Anderson and Mark Wood will be very effective in the cooler conditions of Dharamsala, so I’m taking them out of the attack as they’ve bowled a lot of overs in a short period,” the 39-year-old added.

“The two people I’m bringing in are Ollie Robinson and Gus Atkinson – we haven’t seen Gus in a Test match before, but everyone I’ve spoken to about him thinks he could do well. We’ve seen a lot of Ollie Robinson, who has great skill and great control. He’ll give the control that Anderson gives, whereas Atkinson gives that freshness. Both will be raring to go,” Cook concluded.

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In light of the recent threats issued by US-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, security measures have been significantly intensified in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The threat specifically targeted the upcoming fourth Test fixture of the five-match series between India and England scheduled to begin on February 23 at the Jharkhand States Cricket Association (JSCA) International Stadium Complex i??n Ra?nchi.

Threats and appeal to CPI (Maoist)

Pannun conveyed his disruptive intentions through social media channels, not only directing the th??reat towards the cricket game but also calling on the banned CPI (Maoist) group to interfere with the event. The alarming nature of the threat has prompted authorities to take immediate action and enhance security protoco??ls to ensure the safety of players, officials, and spectators.

Deputy superintendent addresses the press

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Hatia, P K Mishra, addres??sed the press to provide insights into the situation. He revealed that Pannun had explicit??ly threatened both the Indian and England teams, urging the cancellation of the match in Ranchi. Furthermore, Pannun appealed to the CPI (Maoist) group to create disturbances with the same objective. In response to the threat, an FIR has been lodged against Pannun at Dhurwa police station under the IT Act, and an investigation is underway.

“Gurupatwant Singh Pannun has threatened the India and England teams to cancel the match in Ranchi. He also urged the CPI (Maoist) to create disturbance to cancel the match. An FIR has been lodged against him at Dhurwa police station under the IT Act and an investigation has been initiated,” Mishra was quoted as saying by Deccan Herald.

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India’s resilience in the ongoing series against England

Despite losing the opening Test of the five-game series, India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, has staged a remarkable comeback. After a narrow defeat in Hyderabad, the team bounced back with a comprehensive 106-run victory in Vishakhapatnam, followed by an impressive 434-run win in Rajkot. Notably, key players such as Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for the fourth Test, while Virat Kohli and KL Rahul remain unavailable.

As Ranchi gears up to host the crucial fourth Test, the security apparatus remains on high alert, prioritizing the safety and smooth conduct of the fixture amidst the disruptive threats issued by Pannun. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure a secure environment f?or all stakeholders involved in the Test match.

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