Concerns Rise Over Shoaib Bashir's Fitness Ahead of Fourth Test Against England

Shoaib Bashir's Injury Update

During the third day of the third Test match between India and England, off-spinner Shoaib Bashir sustained an injury while bowling, raising concerns for the England team regarding his fitness. On the fourth day, he was seen with heavy bandages on his fourth and fifth fingers during practice, leaving uncertainty about his ability to bat.

In a statement released by England on the morning of the fourth day, it was mentioned that Bashir is being monitored following his left finger injury, and there are hopes he will bowl in the fourth innings of the Test. A decision on whether he will bat in the third innings will be made closer to the time. His participation in the upcoming fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford will be evaluated at the end of the match.

It is noteworthy that Bashir's injury occurred while bowling to Ravindra Jadeja, who struck a powerful drive directly at him. Despite the opportunity for a catch, Bashir suffered a significant injury to his hand, leading to Joe Root completing his over.

India's Performance in the Third Test

Lokesh Rahul scored a century at Lord's, helping India equal England's first innings total of 387 runs on the third day of the Test. Jadeja, after scoring his third consecutive half-century, was caught behind while attempting a glance off Chris Woakes. Akash Deep successfully overturned two LBW decisions with the help of DRS but was dismissed after hitting a six.