The much-anticipated fourth Test between India and England kicks off today, July 23, 2025, at Old Trafford, Manchester. With the series tilted 2–1 in England’s favor, this Test becomes a must-win for the visitors to level the five-match series.
Major Team Changes
India faces significant setbacks as Nitish Reddy and Arshdeep Singh are ruled out due to injury. Uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj has been drafted in and is expected to make his Test debut. Veteran Rishabh Pant is likely to return to the wicketkeeping duties, bolstering the middle order.
England, meanwhile, has made a single change—replacing the injured Shoaib Bashir with Liam Dawson, marking his first Test appearance since 2017.
Pitch Report & Weather
The Old Trafford pitch is expected to assist seamers early on, thanks to overcast skies and predicted rain on Day 1. As the game progresses, spinners might come into play, making Dawson and Kuldeep key assets for their sides.
Match Timings & Broadcast Details
- Toss: 3:00 PM IST
- First Ball: 3:30 PM IST (11:00 AM local time)
- Watch Live: Sky Sports (UK), JioCinema & Sports18 (India), TalkSPORT (radio commentary)
Probable Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (WK), Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Anshul Kamboj
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Chris Woakes, Liam Dawson, Mark Wood, James Anderson
What’s at Stake?
- Can India overcome their injury setbacks and level the series?
- Will England’s unchanged core deliver a series-clinching win?
- Will debutant Anshul Kamboj rise to the occasion?