IND vs ENG: Indian bowlers have a big opportunity, they can end 43 years of drought in Manchester

IND vs ENG: The fourth match of the Test series between India and England will be played at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester from July 23. This match will be no less than a litmus test for the Indian team, because India has not yet won a single Test match on this ground. Be it batting or bowling, the performance of Indian players has been average on this ground. But this time the Indian bowlers have a golden opportunity to end the 43-year drought of victory.

Only 4 Indian bowlers' feat in Manchester

So far only four Indian bowlers have been able to take a five-wicket haul in a Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester. These include Lala Amarnath, Vinoo Mankad, Surendranath and Dilip Doshi. The last time Dilip Doshi took a five-wicket haul on this ground was in 1982. Since then no Indian bowler has been able to repeat this feat. In such a situation, if Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep or any other bowler manages to take five wickets in the upcoming Test, then he will become the first Indian bowler to do this feat on this ground after 43 years.

Brilliant performance of Bumrah and Siraj

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, who are leading the Indian fast bowling attack in this series, have performed brilliantly. Bumrah has so far taken 12 wickets in two Test matches. Due to workload management, he could not play in the second Test played in Birmingham. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj has played all three Test matches and has taken 13 wickets to his name. Especially his 7-wicket haul in the Birmingham Test played an important role in India's victory. Young fast bowler Akash Deep also proved his talent by taking 4 wickets in both innings in the Birmingham Test.

Will Bumrah play in the Manchester Test?

There is still uncertainty about Jasprit Bumrah playing in the Manchester Test. He may be rested in this match due to workload management. However, if he plays in this Test, he will have a chance to give India its first Test win at Old Trafford. Bumrah's presence will further strengthen the Indian bowling, and he will try to create history on this historic ground.

Golden opportunity for India

Manchester's Old Trafford has always been challenging for India, but given the current form, the Indian bowlers can change history this time. The trio of Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep has the full potential to trouble England's batting. If this trio performs at its best, India can not only record a five-wicket haul but also get its first Test win on this ground.