IND vs ENG: 10 players from India will make their debut in Manchester, this special sight will be seen

IND vs ENG: The fourth match of the five-match Test series between India and England is going to start from 23 July 2025 at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. This match is very important for the Indian team, which is trailing 1-2 in the series. If India has to stay in the series and make a comeback, then it will have to avoid defeat at all costs. A unique sight will also be seen in this match, as 10 players of the Indian team will play Test cricket for the first time on this ground.

Debut of 10 Indian players in Manchester

The Old Trafford Stadium, which is famous for its swing and seam-friendly pitch as well as exciting atmosphere, will pose a new challenge for the Indian team. In the current Indian squad, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is the only player who has played Test cricket on this ground before. If the Indian team does not change its playing 11, then players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Mohammad Siraj will be seen playing Test matches for the first time at Old Trafford.

This will not only be a new experience for these players, but also an opportunity to create history. India has not won a single Test match at Old Trafford so far, and these young players will have the responsibility of changing this record.

India's disappointing record at Old Trafford

The performance of the Indian team at Old Trafford Stadium has been disappointing so far. India has played a total of 9 Test matches on this ground, out of which not a single win has been won. In these, India had to face defeat in 4 matches, while 5 matches were drawn. India played the first Test on this ground in 1936, which ended in a draw. At the same time, the last Test was played in 2014, in which India had to face a crushing defeat by an innings and 54 runs.

This time the Indian team has a strong bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and talented batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill. But it will be challenging for them to face swing and seam bowling in the conditions of England.

Will India create history?

This match has brought a do or die situation for the Indian team. If India has to strengthen its position in terms of the World Test Championship (WTC), then it will have to win this match. Ravindra Jadeja's experience and Rishabh Pant's aggressive batting can prove to be a game-changer in this match. At the same time, the England team, which has always been strong in its home conditions, will try its best to capitalize on this opportunity.