India are set to face England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, beginning Wednesday, July 23. Trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, the visitors must win this match to keep their series hopes alive. Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, India have shown glimpses of competitiveness but have often fallen short in crucial moments throughout the series.
At Headingley, unexpected batting collapses severely hurt their chances, while at Lord’s, they failed to chase a modest target of 193, eventually being dismissed for 170. These missed opportunities have cost them dearly. In addition to their inconsistency across batting, bowling, and fielding, India have also been plagued by injuries.
Batting all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the series, while both Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh will miss the Manchester Test. As a result, fast bowler Anshul Kamboj could be in line for his Test debut in the fourth match at Old Trafford.
Weather Report For Day 1 Of 4th Test At Old Trafford
Although rain hasn’t had a major impact on the series so far, the weather could play a more significant role in the fourth Test. Persistent rain in Manchester has already disrupted both teams’ preparations, forcing them to shift training sessions indoors. According to AccuWeather, the morning of Day 1 is expected to be overcast, with temperatures hovering around 19°C.
There is a 19% chance of rainfall, with cloud cover expected to be 94% and humidity around 72%. In the afternoon, the overcast conditions are set to continue, with the possibility of brief showers. The temperature is likely to rise slightly to 20°C. The probability of rain increases to 65%, with 92% cloud cover and humidity levels around 70%.
As per AccuWeather, the weather conditions in the evening on Day 1 of the Old Trafford Test are expected to remain cloudy, with the possibility of isolated showers. The temperature is forecast to dip to around 15°C. There is a 47% chance of precipitation, with cloud cover projected at 92% and humidity levels rising to 83%.
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