England vs India: India's predicted playing XI for the 4th Test

Bowlers: Bumrah, Ishant, and Shami

Bumrah made an immediate mark on his return

Bumrah was never a swing bowler; and yet he has been effective in England. So effective that he accounted for 7 of England’s wickets in the match. Things could only go upward for the Mumbai Indians star.

In the bowling department, Ishant has been the hallmark of consistency in recent years. He is a serious threat to left-handers and also controls the leakage of runs, which spikes the wicket-taking probability for the bowlers operating from the other end.

Shami’s services weren’t required much in the 3rd Test. His effectiveness with the ball though, cannot be undermined for one second. The swing bowler was seen reversing the ball in the second innings and it took a courageous partnership between Stokes and Butler to see through the hazard.

If India does go with an unchanged squad, it will be noteworthy, since the number one batsman’s urge for change is well-documented.