IND vs ENG 4th Test Series 2024: Rajat Patidarโs form becomes a matter of concern, will there be a big change in the fourth test? A resounding victory was recorded in the third Test played between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Rajat Patidarโs Batsman Appeared Silent in The Test:-
Team India has taken a 2-1 lead in the series by defeating England by a huge margin of 434 runs. Every player of the Indian team has performed well in the Rajkot Test. But in the same test, Rajat Patidarโs batsman appeared silent.
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The pitch on which Indian batsmen were scoring runs heavily. Whereas Rajat Patidar returned to the pavilion without opening the account for five runs in the first innings and in the second innings.
After this questions are being raised about whether the team management will bet on Rajat Patidar in the Ranchi Test also or whether there will be a big change in the team.
The fourth Test match between India and England will be played in Ranchi from 23 February. Rajat Patidar can be dropped from the playing 11 in this test. KL Rahul is expected to return from the fourth test.
It is Almost Certain That He Will Be Benched in The Fourth Test:-
After which he can replace Rajat Patidar. Rajat Patidar has got a chance to play two test matches in Team India. But he has not been able to play any big innings till now. After which it is almost certain that he will sit on the bench in the fourth test.
Rajat Patidar made his Test debut in Visakhapatnam. In this, he was out after scoring 32 runs in the first innings and 9 runs in the second innings.
After this, the team management expressed confidence in Rajat Patidar in the Rajkot Test also but he could not fully live up to the expectations of the team.
He scored 5 in the first innings of the Rajkot Test and 0 in the second innings. After which it is certain that if KL Rahul returns to the team, he will have to sit on the bench.
Sarfaraz Khan Scored Half-Centuries in Both The Innings:-
Khan has confirmed his place in the playing 11 for the remaining two Test matches against England. Sarfaraz Khan, who made his debut in Rajkot Test, scored half-centuries in both the innings. Where he scored 62 runs on 66 balls in the first innings.
In the second innings, he scored 68 runs on 72 balls. After this explosive performance of Sarfaraz, the team management will not make the mistake of dropping him. After which it is almost certain that this player will play the remaining two tests.
Almost all the Indian players performed well in the Rajkot Test. Where captain Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja scored centuries in the first innings.
Sarfaraz Khan also made a great debut in Test cricket. Apart from Sarfaraz, Dhruv Jurel also scored 46 runs in the first innings and was also effective in wicket-keeping.
Talking about Indiaโs bowling in the first innings, Mohammad Siraj took 4 wickets. Then in the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal (214) scored a quick double-century.
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Shubman Gill also played a special inning of 91 runs. After this, Sarfaraz Khan also left his mark in batting and scored 68 runs on 72 balls. Whereas in bowling, Ravindra Jadeja hunted five batsmen.
