[WATCH] Former India star predicts India's bowling combination for ENG vs IND 5th Test at Kennington Oval

India’s inspiring drawn result during the fourth Test of the five-match series against England at the Kennington Oval in South London gave the visitors a chance to reflect on their performance and end the series on a high with the drawn series result at 2-2. But the biggest concern for them will be the combination of the sides.

Jasprit Bumrah must play, given that he will have another three months to recover after this fixture before the home series against South Africa or the away series in Australia. But will we get full strength back in three days, while Mohammed Siraj looked dead on his feet by the end of his spell in Manchester? The former coach of the side, Sanjay Bangar, has shed light on the team’s playing eleven for the London Test.

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‘The team will leave Manchester, and when they reach London, perhaps, in the evening, they will start discussing the fifth game. But one thing is certain: a new wicket-keeper will come. I don’t think it will be the right thing to play with Anshul Kamboj because all the pacers are fit. Akash Deep may return while they have an option in Arshdeep Singh.’ Bangar said during an interaction on Star Sports.

Watch: Sanjay Bangar discusses India's predicted combination for ENG vs IND 5th Test at Kennington Oval

Bangar felt that one wicket-keeper would replace Rishabh Pant for the final game after the Delhi batter got ruled out of the final clash with a broken foot injury. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar have confirmed their places with individual centuries, and that will put only one question on the number eight.

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‘But it’s hard to understand the probable team combination. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar have cemented their places. You have to have a wicket-keeper. That makes it seven players. So, who will be at number eight? I think whether it will be Kuldeep Yadav or Shardul Thakur is the only decision Shubman and Gautam will need to take.’ The former Indian batter addressed.

During the last trip to England, India had the chance to win the series but couldn’t after the home side’s Bazball victory at Edgbaston. Now, the visitors have a chance to draw the series. Will they earn success in this mission after taking inspiration from Old Trafford?