Before the fifth and last test against England, India is ready to face a double blow, because Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav are both doubtful for the crucial game at the Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, from Thursday, July 31.
The Indian Cricket team managed a sensational draw during the fourth test in Manchester, leaving the series of five game tests in balance, tourists still having the chance to refuse a victory in England in the oval. In particular, England currently leads 2-1 in the series of tests against India.
Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav doubts while the series of eye tests in England wins at the oval
As Revsportz reported, Arshdeep Singh faces problems with the strap on his hand. There was hope that Arshdeep Singh could recover in time, but the report revealed that Arshdeep Singh will not be available for the crucial final test against England.
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Surprisingly, Kuldeep Yadav did not play a single match on the tour in England, but the wrist is still not sure to play in the final test due to fitness problems. Revsportz said Kuldeep Yadav was doubtful for the oval test against England due to fitness problems.
With Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav would have sidelined, all eyes are now on Akash Deep, which is likely to obtain a golden opportunity to prove itself again under pressure from the tour in England.
It is said that Akash Deep recovered from the groin injury that he suffered during the Lord’s test, and he could very well appear in the XI of play for the final test.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the final test
On the other hand, there is no immediate concern about Jasprit Bumrah, but it could be rested for the fifth test as part of its workload management, and this could not harm India. This match is too important to take risks, and the Indian team would like its ACE Pace to run the charge.
With remaining limited options, the Indian bowling attack could now rely on people like Mohammed Siraj, who has already played the four tests in England; Prasidh Krishna; Shardul Thakur; And the versatile spin duo of Ravirand Jadeja and Washington Sundar in the oval.
Akashdeep ready.
Arshdeep concerned with the strap. Is there a concern? Yes.
Bumrah- no from now on. It will not be good if he does not play in the name of the management of the workload. Key game.
Questionable kuldeep-.
Siraj, Akash, Prasidh, Shardul, Jaddu, Washi? @BuriaMajumdar @Cccsubhayan
– Revsportz Global (@revsportzglobal) July 29, 2025
Can India rewrite history to the oval?
Meanwhile, Kennington Oval Cricket Ground in London is one of the most emblematic stadiums in England. Since 1936, India has played 32 games in this place, making it the most visited cricket field in England by the Indian Cricket team.
The trip from India to the oval started in 1936, but it took them 35 years to record their first victory here. This historic victory occurred on August 19, 1971. The most recent and most memorable victory was raised under the captain of Virat Kohli on September 2, 2021 in the longest format of the match.
So far, India has played 15 test games at the oval. Among these, they won only 2, drawn 7 and lost 6 against England. Despite the bad record, the young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, would like to give everything to draw the test series. India has not won the tests of tests in England since 2007.
