India have made a couple of changes in their playing XI. The biggest absentee is none other than Jasprit Bumrah, who is a massive loss for the hosts. He has been rested because of workload management issues.

Even more so now that England have edged ahead after a thrilling chase at Headingley. Few bowlers can last five games in a row, and so compared to their batting counterparts who can knuckle down and cash in on finding some form – or rather find themselves in a doom loop of coming up against the same bowlers who have worked them out – the individuals with ball in hand will chop and change.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has criticized the team management's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for a crucial Test match. Shastri questioned the logic of benching the world's best fast bowler after a week's rest,