After a heartbreaking defeat at Lord’s, where India narrowly lost by 22 runs in a tense final session, captain Shubman Gill and his team have arrived in Manchester with eyes firmly set on the fourth Test at Old Trafford. With England leading the five-match series 2-1, the upcoming clash starting 23 July has become a must-win for India to stay alive in the contest and push the series into a decider at The Oval.
As per the current schedule, India will begin their preparations with an optional training session on 20 July at 1:30 PM. This session is open only for visual media coverage, with no player or support staff scheduled to speak to the press. On 21 July, the team will undergo a full training session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A media interaction is expected around 12:45 PM, where a player or a member of the coaching staff will address the media and provide insights into the team’s mindset ahead of the crucial match.
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India will return for another optional training session on 22 July at 1:30 PM, and this time, a media interaction is scheduled at approximately 1 PM, ahead of the practice. The Lord’s Test result was a bitter pill to swallow for India, who had fought hard in the fourth innings only to fall short in the final hour. With just two matches left, the pressure is mounting on the visitors to level the series. A strong showing in Manchester will be key as India look to bounce back, correct key mistakes, and keep their hopes of a memorable series win alive.
