IND vs ENG / Will Arshdeep Singh make his debut in the Oval Test or not? Captain Gill made it clear

IND vs ENG: The Indian cricket team will take on England in the fifth and final Test match at Kennington Oval on July 31. So far four matches have been played in this five-match Test series, in which England won two matches, India won one, and the fourth Test played in Manchester was drawn. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the Indian team will be eyeing to level the series 2-2 by winning this final Test. Meanwhile, all eyes are on India's playing 11, in which the possibility of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh's Test debut is gaining momentum.

Arshdeep Singh expected to debut

The pitch at Kennington Oval is likely to be green top, which could prove to be helpful for the fast bowlers. England have included four key fast bowlers in their playing 11, while no specialist spinner has been selected. Jacob Bethell and Joe Root can handle England's spin bowling. On the other hand, Indian captain Shubman Gill hinted at Arshdeep Singh's debut in the press conference. Gill said, "Arshdeep has been asked to be ready. We will decide on the final playing 11 after inspecting the pitch this evening." India has two great spinners in the form of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who have performed well with both bat and ball in this series.

Arshdeep Singh's first-class record

Arshdeep Singh has impressed with his bowling in the limited overs format, but he is still waiting for his debut in Test cricket. Looking at his first-class career, he has taken 66 wickets in 37 innings in 21 matches at an average of 30.37. His best performance has been 6 wickets for 40 runs in an innings. Arshdeep also has the experience of playing for Kent in county cricket, which gives him a good understanding of the conditions in England. This experience can be beneficial for him on the Oval pitch.

India's strategy and challenges

This match is not only an opportunity for the Indian team to level the series, but also to prove their potential under the leadership of young captain Shubman Gill. England's fast bowling is expected to be aggressive, and India will need a strong performance from their batsmen, especially the top order. The all-round ability of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar will be important for India, especially when the pitch may also provide some help to the spinners.