India’s Injuries Force Squad Changes Before 4th Test

India faces major injury setbacks ahead of the fourth Test against England in Manchester, with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of the series due to a left knee injury and set to return home for rehabilitation. Arshdeep Singh is sidelined from the fourth Test after suffering a left thumb injury in practice, and his recovery is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. Uncapped all-rounder Anshul Kamboj has been added to the squad to address these gaps. Akash Deep remains a fitness concern, and Jasprit Bumrah's participation is uncertain as India manages his workload. Reddy's absence is notable after his strong performances at Lord's, and Shardul Thakur may be brought back into the XI as a seam-bowling all-rounder. Trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, India must adapt its bowling attack and team composition for this must-win Test.