England vs India: 3 Surprises that can unfurl ahead of the 4th Test

The most awaited Test series of this season is already halfway through and it has delivered big time. The action, the drama, the entertainment has just been scintillating to watch and we can't wait to see how the remaining two Tests play out. England pulled off a close encounter in Edgbaston despite the heroic efforts of Virat Kohli who overcame his demons from the previous trip and surprisingly England made a mockery out of India in the Home of Cricket with an gargantuan innings defeat. Kohli's men scripted a huge comeback in the 3rd Test to set this series up beautifully.

Here are three surprising events that can take place in the 4th and the penultimate Test match.

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#3 Prithvi Shaw makes his international debut

The Prodigy has finally been selected

Prithvi Shaw's selection in the squad for the final two Tests has raised a few eyebrows among the fans but he just might end up replacing either of the two openers for the series decider at Southampton. It is evident that Indian selectors and Virat Kohli are looking to bring in fresh faces into the team with the inclusion of Rishabh Pant, and Shaw's entry might give a fresh lease to this already strong Indian batting line up.

Both Shikhar Dhawan and Lokesh Rahul have been given numerous opportunities but failed to make the most out of it. Especially Dhawan who has found it difficult in the Test arena when it comes to the tours overseas. Also, the Indian management is known for constantly chopping and changing the opening pair and this might be the chance that Shaw should grasp.

#2 Both openers from England stay

One more chance could be given

This series has been difficult for openers in general but the pair of Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings have found it more difficult than their counterparts. England has struggled to find a permanent opening partner for Cook but off late his form has also taken a slump, which has made many believe that the opening combination will certainly change in the coming Test match.

But this may not be the case this time around as it looks it England may look to continue with them for the remainder of the series. Cook is among the greatest batsman to play this format and England do not want to miss out on his rich vein of experience. With James Vince making a comeback into the squad if Jonny Bairstow misses out for fracturing his finger, it looks like Jennings spot is secured for now.

#1 India might play with the same eleven

For the first time in the last 38 Test matches, India could play unchanged

The Indian team under the leadership of Virat Kohli has not played with the same eleven for two consecutive Test matches. This has been mainly due to some injury scares and also India playing with the horses-for-courses policy.

This record may be broken this time around as India now enjoyed one of their biggest wins in the history of the game and they look stronger than ever. This was completely a team victory as everyone in the team chipped in with important performances. There is an injury scare for Ravichandran Ashwin who did not bowl in most of the first innings but expect him to be fully fit as there is a week before the next Test.