The 4th test starts Thursday 2nd September 2021, with the series even at 1-1 and a draw.
The Venue:
The Oval, known for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth, in south London. The Oval has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club since it was opened in 1845.
Team News:
England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss next week’s fourth Test against India at the Oval because of the expected birth of his second child. Jonny Bairstow, selected purely as a batsman at Headingley, his Yorkshire home ground, will take over the gloves when England and India meet again in London on Thursday.
Fast bowler Mark Wood, who didn’t play at Headingley after suffering a shoulder injury while fielding during India’s 151-run win in the second Test at Lord’s, has kept his place in the squad. Its said his making an excellent recovery and should be fit.
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s knee scan report hasn’t revealed any significant damage. It is still not clear whether India will plan to go in with two specialist spinners but Ashwin, who had a great county game for Surrey at the same venue won’t be benched at least in this game.
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