Key Points
India and England are all set to lock horns in the 4th match of the 5-match Test series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi..
The Rohit Sharma-led side already have an edge in the series, having won 2 of the 3 matches so far, and will be looking to swing the series in their favour in the fourth encounter starting on 23 February..
But is an India-England Test series ever complete without some controversy surrounding the pitch?.
However, with Jasprit Bumrah set to miss the 4th Test in Ranchi, there may be a change in strategy for India, and Ben Stokes' early comments on the matter suggest this may be the case..
Speaking on the issue of Ranchi pitch, Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour said, "It's a typical Indian wicket, there are cracks, this wicket always had cracksIt will turn, but how much it will turn and from when we are not sure..
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