India vs England: Jos Buttler to Play 5th Test? Joe Root Gives an update

The series should have been in India’s pocket by now if not for rain on the 5^th day of 1^st test. India are leading the series 2-1 after first 4 tests and a lot is at stake for England in the 5^th test at Old Trafford. England would be disappointed after losing 2 games in the series which they should have saved but some brilliance from Indian bowlers saw England losing both the games.

Jos Buttler is back for 5^th test

The experienced wicket keeper batsman Jos Buttler was left out of the squad for the 4^th test as he was expecting the birth of his second child. With England in precarious situation and with series on the line, they have recalled Jos Buttler for the 5^th test. Here’s what the England captain Joe Root had to say about Jos Buttler.

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He is the vice captain of this team. He is a senior player and he is integral to what we are about. I know his output in terms of runs in this series has not been as high as he would like or as we would like but we know what a great player he is and how important he can be to turning a Test match and that is the reason behind it.

Rain to play a spoilsport in 5^th test

It was because of rain that India haven’t won their first test series in England since 2007. India were in a commanding position at the end of day 4 in the 1^st test but the rain was relentless on the 5^th day which ensured that the game ended in a draw.

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Now with series on the line, rain is predicted on 3 of the 5 match days in Old Trafford where the 5^th test is scheduled to take place. England haven’t lost a 5 match test series in their home since 2008 and there is a lot at stake for them in the 5^th test.

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