New partner for Mohammed Siraj? Report claims that fast bowler will make his debut for India in Ranchi Test Cricket News

Bengal fast bowler Akash Deep is all set to make his debut for the Indian cricket team in the fourth Test match against England starting on Friday in Ranchi. Indian Express report. The BCCI on Tuesday announced that star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad for the Ranchi Test and Mukesh Kumar has returned. However, the report claims that Akash Deep, who is Mukesh’s partner in Ranji Trophy, could become Mohammed Siraj’s partner with the new ball.

Akash Deep had impressive performances in recent times as he took 10 wickets in two matches for India A against England Lions in Ahmedabad. He has also performed well in the domestic circuit with Bengal where he has taken 104 wickets in 30 first-class matches at an average of 23.58.

Meanwhile, Bumrah was released from the Indian Test team, while senior batsman KL Rahul was ruled out of the fourth match starting in Ranchi on Friday.

Bumrah has been released under his charge management. He is the leading wicket-taker in the Test series with 17 wickets in three matches. He single-handedly led India to victory in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

Rahul could not play the second and third Tests after complaining of pain in his right quadriceps.

“Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad for the fourth IDFC First Bank Test against England in Ranchi, taking into account the duration of the series and the amount of cricket he has played in recent times,” the BCCI said in a statement. Keeping this in mind, this decision has been taken.” statement.

“Meanwhile, KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fourth Test. His participation in the final Test match in Dharamshala is subject to fitness,” it added.

Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, who was released from the team for the third Test in Rajkot, has joined the team in Ranchi.

The decision to rest Bumrah was expected, considering he bowled 80.5 overs in the first three Test matches.

(With PTI inputs)