Main point:
Before KL Rahul, only four Indian batsmen have been able to score 1000 or more runs in Test cricket in England.
Delhi: England captain Ben Stokes decided to bowl first for the fourth consecutive time in the fourth consecutive Test match against India at the Old Trafford ground in Manchester. In this important match, the Indian team has made many important changes.
Anshul Kamboj’s Test Debut
For the first time, fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has got a chance to make Test debut in international cricket. Anshul got a place in Team India’s Test playing eleven on the basis of his brilliant domestic performance. This match is a new beginning of career for him. Jasprit Bumrah is also part of the team in this match.
Three changes in Team India
The Indian team has made three changes in this Test. Sai Sudarshan has been given a chance to replace Karun Nair. At the same time, Anshul Kamboj has got a chance to debut in the absence of injured Akash Deep. Apart from this, Shardul Thakur has been included in the team in place of Nitish Reddy.
KL Rahul completed 1000 Test runs in England
Veteran batsman of the Indian team KL Rahul has completed 1000 runs in Test cricket on the land of England. With this big achievement, he has joined the selected batsmen of India who have achieved this position in England.
Indian batsmen scoring 1000+ runs
Before KL Rahul, only four Indian batsmen have been able to score 1000 or more runs in Test cricket in England. See list:
Sachin Tendulkar – 1575 runs
Rahul Dravid – 1376 runs
Sunil Gavaskar – 1152 runs
Virat Kohli – 1096 runs
KL Rahul – 1000*