Ollie Robinson has been named in England's Playing XI for the first time this series. The 30-year-old has replaced the outgoing Mark Wood for the Test match in Ranchi. England are 2-1 down in the series, and Mark Wood, who was lacklustre in the series, has been replaced by Robinson.
England have been in a spot of bother since the previous game. The visitors were handed a bashing by a star-studded Indian line-up in Rajkot. So much so, that it became India's largest win in a Test match ever, by the margin of runs - 434. Going into Ranchi, Ben Stokes' men would be bolstered by two new faces in the line-up, Shoaib Bashir, and Ollie Robinson.
The fourth Test in Ranchi is scheduled from Friday, February 23, 2024, with the final day to be played on February 27.
That being said, have England given themselves a lifeline here? Robinson has been a menace against India in the past. The 30-year-old speedster has managed to harass the Indian batters, but in his own backyard. The bigger question for visitors would be, would Robinson recreate his magic on alien soil?
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What is Ollie Robinson's record against India in Tests?
All of Robinson's matches for England against India have come during the India's tour of England in 2021. Robinson had an impressive outing against India, picking 21 wickets over four matches. His best figures of 5/65 came in his first-ever appearance against India, at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | 5w | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 21 | 21.33 | 47.5 | 2.69 | 2 | 5/65 ; 7/81 |
What is Ollie Robinson's bowling record in Tests?
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | 5w | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 36 | 76 | 22.21 | 48.9 | 2.72 | 3 | 5/49 ; 7/81 |
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What is England's Playing XI for the 4th Test in Ranchi?
England have left out the likes of Rehan Ahmed and Mark Wood ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi. Ahead of mounting a hopeful comeback against India, the visitors have brought in two crucial players into the line-up.
England's Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (Captain), Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.
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