IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma-led team India has begun its brand new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) with a rounding victory against West Indies. India defeated West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in Dominica and embarked on a new WTC journey on a high. With a commanding win in the first test, India is set to make big changes in India vs West Indies 2nd test playing11.



India sealed a comprehensive victory riding on the back of debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's elegant 171-run knock followed by high-class bowling exploits by seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who scalped seven wickets in the 2nd innings and 12 overall.



During the post-match presentation, the Indian captain was all praises for Yashasvi Jaiswal, who at no point in his innings looked worried or uncomfortable with the opposition and helped team India muster a big total.



"He has the talent, he has shown us in the past that he is ready. Came and batted sensibly. The temperament was also tested, at no stage he was panicking," said Rohit Sharma following the win in Dominica.



Jaiswal was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for his sublime innings of 171 runs in 387 deliveries with the help of 16 boundaries and a six.



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Further in the presentation, Rohit Sharma also hinted at the possible changes the team could make in the forthcoming test match against West Indies in Trinidad. 



"Important to start well, now about taking that momentum into the 2nd Test. There are a couple of new guys and people who haven't had much Test cricket, so just about getting them out on the field now," said the Indian skipper.



Interestingly, the Indian management would be keen on handing debuts to Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mukesh Kumar as well following the maiden appearances of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan in the IND vs WI 1st test. Meanwhile, pacer Navdeep Saini, who hasn't had a lot of test cricket in the recent past, would also be in line to get some game time. However, it remains to be seen who goes out of India's playing11 to accommodate the aforementioned players. 



Notably, Navdeep Saini's last test appearance came back in 2021 when he joined the party of fringe Indian bowlers who broke the back of Australia's fortress Gaba in the famous Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. 



It remains to be seen who gets a sack from the Indian playing11 for the 2nd test, which begins on July 20th at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.



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Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj



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IND vs WI: India set to make big changes for India vs West Indies 2nd Test, Rohit Sharma drops hint

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IND vs WI 2nd Test: After comfortably winning the 1st India vs West Indies test match in Dominica a couple of days ago, team India will once again look to secure a dominating position as it takes guard for the second game of the two-match series against West Indies. The IND vs WI 2nd Test will also see Virat Kohli unlock some major milestones, which are discussed in this article later.



The India vs West Indies 2nd Test is scheduled to begin on July 20th in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The fixture will begin at 7:30 PM IST and the timings of the sessions will remain the same as it was in the first test.



Indian batting stalwart is never off the limelight. There is always some or the other reason he takes the media headlines. A couple of days ago during the IND vs WI 1st test, Kohli slammed a fantastic 76 runs knock and took the internet by storm. Now in the subsequent game, he is all set to dazzle the world by achieving some impressive feats, which would add more feathers to his already decorated cap.



This article will lead you through Virat Kohli's 4 Major Milestones to be unlocked during India vs West Indies 2nd Test.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">76th International Century:</h3>



Virat Kohli was about to score his 76th international century during the India vs West Indies 1st test where he scored 76 runs. He fell 24 runs shy to get to the milestone after being outsmarted by Rakheem Cornwall. However, the reattempt mode to score the 76th international century will be on for Virat Kohli as India lock horns with West Indies in the 2nd fixture.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Go past VVS Laxman in Test Runs</h3>



Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is set to surpass VVS Laxman in terms of total number of runs amassed in the traditional format of cricket. Kohli is 226 runs behind Laxman in the total number of test runs scored. While VVS has mustered a record 8781 test runs in 134 matches, Kohli, currently, stands at the score of 8555 in 110 matches. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surpass Jacques Kallis in Most International Runs</h3>



As Virat Kohli goes past his compatriot VVS Laxman, he would also jump ahead of South African cricket icon Jacques Kallis in total number of international runs scored during the upcoming IND vs WI 2nd test in Trinidad. Kohli is just 73 runs behind Kallis, who has scored 25534 runs in 519 international matches during his career. Virat Kohli stands at 25461 in 499 matches.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">500th International Match</h3>



In another milestone, Kohli is set to play his 500th international match as he gears up for the Caribbean challenge in the 2nd test. The maestro batter is just one game away to register the record. Throughout his illustrious career so far, Kohli has featured in 110 Test matches, 274 ODIs and 115 Twenty20 games.



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IND vs WI 2nd Test: Virat Kohli's 4 Major Milestones to be Unlocked during India vs West Indies 2nd Test

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IND vs WI 2nd Test: Having the lead 1-0 in the series, India will square off against the host West Indies in the 2nd and last test of India Tour of West Indies 2023. This IND vs WI 2nd Test will be a historic one as it will mark the 100th red-ball game between the two sides. Here we present you the IND vs WI 2nd test Date and Venue, expected strongest playing 11, streaming and broadcasting details.



Team India drilled in Port of Spain in preparation for the IND vs WI 2nd Test after the first test was over in three days. Following a straightforward victory in the first Test in Dominica, Rohit Sharma and company had a two-day holiday from training. The goal is now to extend the domination of 21 years.



Over the past two decades, the Test series between India and the West Indies may have lost the significance it once held. But the two Test matches are of utmost significance since Team India is going through a period of transition. India would extend their reign atop the ICC Rankings if they win the series 2-0.



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IND vs WI 2nd test is all set to be played from?20th July to 24th July. The 2nd test of India tour of West Indies 2023 is going to be played at?Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. The match will start at 10:00 AM local and?7:30 AM IST.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strongest-playing-xi-prediction">Strongest Playing XI Prediction</h2>



While Ravichandran Ashwin decimated the Windies' batting order, there have been rumors around that Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid might consider including an Axar Patel option for the second test between India and the Windies, which will begin on July 20.



Out of 24 wickets, as many as 20 ended up going to spinners in the first test, with Ashwin grabbing 12 of them. After only 8 overs, the outcome of the game had been determined when a puff of dust started sprouting from the pitch.



But even on such a surface, India misunderstood the pitch and only chose Ashwin and Jadeja as spinners. India would be set to add Axar Patel as a third spinner because Port of Spain is probably in a similar state.



Here is the expected Strongest Playing 11 of India for IND vs WI 2nd test:



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Rohit Sharma Yashasvi Jaiswal Shubman Gill Virat Kohli Ajinkya Rahane Ishan Kishan Ravindra Jadeja Axar Patel Ravi Ashwin Mohammad Siraj Jaydev Unadkat
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="streaming-and-broadcasting">Streaming and Broadcasting</h2>



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IND vs WI 2nd Test Date, Strongest Playing XI Prediction, Streaming and Broadcasting News| Check Out For Full Details

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IND vs WI Day 1: India stand on the brink of another series win in West Indies, keeping their almost 2 decades record upright. Team India is all set to take on one-on-one against West Indies in the 2nd test of India Tour Of West Indies 2023 to be played from July 20 at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Weather is going to play quite a significant role so we brought to you the IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad.



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The last time West Indies defeated India in a Test series was 21 years ago. With the odds stacked against them yet again, the hosts would be delighted to see them level the series. However, as of now, even a transitional Indian squad heads to Trinidad as the favorite.



Yashasvi Jaiswal's outstanding debut checked off all the boxes for India, and even though the openers covered up the middle-order kinks, their confidence would be higher than usual. Rohit Sharma, the captain, also hammered a stunning century after quite a bit of time. A track with a little bit more tempo should also help some of their stroke makers in their quest for form.



Down below are the IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad:



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India tour of West Indies 2023 | India vs West Indies 2nd Test match is being played at?Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad from July 20 to July 24 starting at 10:30 AM Local and?7:30 PM IST.



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ACC TO WEATHER.COM, the weather is predicted to be overcast throughout the day in Port of Spain. As the weather websites show, leaving the last two hours of the day, there are moderate chances of rain for Day 1 which would affect the opening day for a test match like this. A 50+% chance of rain is predicted earlier in the day and drops to 7% later in the day. It hopefully ain?t going to eat up the complete day. The Temperature in the morning is expected to be around 30? C and stay that for the day.



Winds with a speed of around 10-15KMPH will gust towards the East southeast. Humidity will also stay at the average rate of 70% (around 75% in the morning and falls to 70% in the evening). So, the possibilities of rain are there but we can hope for a pretty healthy and decent day 1 of the IND vs WI 2nd test match.



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 This pitch has been beneficial to the pacers in the past compared to the first Test in Dominica, where spin played a significant role and significantly influenced the result of the match. Since rain is predicted throughout the game, both teams' lineup decisions may be influenced by it.



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While spinners could be useful in the final two days, pacers will love bowling with the new ball. In the 61 Tests held there, the team batting first has won 20 times, while the chasing side has won 18 games. At Queen's Park Oval, the average first-inning score is a little over 300.



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IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen's Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad | West Indies vs India 2nd Test

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IND vs WI: Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century in his 500th international match - The second day of the second Test match between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad has started from 7:30 pm today. By the end of the first day's play, the Indian team had scored 288 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. The opening pair of left-handed IPL superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma, also performed brilliantly in the second Test match. There was a 139-run partnership between both the batsmen. By the end of the first day's play, the X-captain of the Indian team, Virat Kohli, was unbeaten on 83 runs.



Virat Kohli is playing 500 matches of his international career, His century in this important match has made it even more memorable. Till writing this article, he is currently batting on 117 runs in 196 balls with the help of 11 fours. Team India's score is 336 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. Left-handed batsman Ravindra Jadeja has also scored a half-century in 120 balls with the help of four fours.



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It has been a while since Virat Kohli scored a Test century on foreign soil. Prior to that, he scored his final Test century away from home on December 16 in Perth, Australia. At this point, 1677 days and 31 innings later, he has an overseas Test century. Against the West Indies, Kohli scored his third century in a Test match. He had previously scored centuries in the Rajkot Test (139) and Northsound Test (200).



Virat Kohli also made many new records during his innings of 100 runs in the second Test of the second Test. He has become the first player to score a century in the 500th international match.



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IND vs WI: Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century in his 500th international match

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IND vs WI Day 4: We are on the Day 4 of the IND vs WI 2nd Test match and the contest is getting intense for the hosts, who still need runs aplenty in their first innings. The third day of the ongoing test rain played a significant part with its multiple interventions. This article will lead you through IND vs WI Day 4 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad.



Debutant pacer Mukesh Kumar got his maiden scalp in the innings with the wicket of another debutant Kirk McKenzie. A total of four wickets fell in the day as West Indies added 143 runs overnight total. R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj and Mukesh Kumar got one scalp each.



West Indies still trail by 209 runs at the end of day three with five wickets down. In response to India's mammoth total of 438 runs, West Indies have scored 229 runs till now in the loss of five wickets. The Caribbeans made India toil hard for the wickets as they were in no hurry to score. 



West Indies skipper Kraigg Braithwaite was firm in his batting approach and unleashed a proper test innings. He was dismissed at a score of 75 runs in 235 deliveries. The other batters too showed decent resistance against the Indian bowlers, however, they eventually fell to put themselves into the backfoot.



Alick Athanaze and Jason Holder held their ends till the end of the day's play and ensured no more wickets fall. Athnaze remained unbeaten at a score of 37 runs while Holder is at 11 runs score.



At the end of IND vs WI day 3, West Indies amassed 229 runs in the loss of five wickets. The hosts still need 209 runs to overcome India's first innings total.



Down below are the IND vs WI Day 1 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad:



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India tour of West Indies 2023 | India vs West Indies 2nd Test match is being played at?Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad?from July 20 to July 24 starting at 10:30 AM Local and?7:30 PM IST.



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As per Weather.com, the IND vs WI day 4 is expected to be overcast throughout the game time as we have seen throughout the first three days of play. Some signs of rain showers are also predicted at around 12 PM. There could be more rain delays in the day, as they were on day three. The average temperature of the day will be around 33 degrees in the day, which will drop to 26 degrees in the evening.



Winds blowing at approximately 10-15KMPH will be gusting in the East southeast direction. The humidity level will remain steady at an average of 70%, with around 75% in the morning, gradually falling to 70% in the evening. There is a chance of rain, but overall, we can anticipate a fairly pleasant and favourable first day of the IND vs WI 2nd test match.



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The pitch for the IND vs WI day 4 is no real demon for the batters. It's very much a hard surface for the batters to exploit. The bowlers will have to toil hard to get wickets to get their wickets. Bowling a wicket-to-wicket line would be the ideal choice to restrain the batters from quick scoring.



Some wear and tear can be seen outside the off-stump line, which could be a threat to the batters. It might play differently a bit for the spinners as we approach the backend of the IND vs WI 2nd test.



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IND vs WI Day 4 Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Queen?s Park Oval,?Port of Spain, Trinidad | West Indies vs India 2nd Test

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
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India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade