India Weighs Bumrah Inclusion, Pant Out Ahead Oval Test

India is considering whether to include pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the final Test against England at the Oval, despite initially planning to limit him to three matches due to a back injury. Bumrah played a significant role in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, helping India secure a draw and keep the series alive at 2-1 in favor of England. India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that all fast bowlers, including Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh, are fit with no injury concerns ahead of the series decider. Captain Shubman Gill expressed that Bumrah's fitness will be the deciding factor for his inclusion, but the team has a capable bowling attack even if Bumrah does not play. However, India will be without wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who suffered a broken foot and is ruled out of the final Test. The outcome of the match is crucial as a win could help India level the series 2-2 and maintain standing in the ICC World Test Championship.